Agenda - Council - 03/23/2010 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Due to the change in use, there will be some required building modifications. These modifications are necessary to ensure that the building complies with all applicable building, fire and plumbing codes. The Applicant will be required to obtain any and all necessary permits for the required modifications. While most of the mechanical repairs will be completed on the same day, the Applicant has stated that in certain instances, some of the auto body repairs may take multiple days to complete, depending on parts availability. The Applicant has stated that he hopes to store these vehicles indoors, but from time to time they may need to be parked outside on the property until parts are available and the repairs can be completed. In that case, the vehicles would be stored just north of the western office /showroom space. The vehicles would be screened by the building on the west and south sides and screening that is 100% opaque will have to be installed on the west and north sides. Furthermore, this area will need to be surfaced with bituminous or concrete to comply with City Code. There is an existing tenant on the site that is conducting motor vehicle sales currently. Since this use was occurring on the site when City Code was amended to require a Conditional Use Permit for motor vehicle sales and repair, it is considered a lawful nonconforming use. The Applicant has stated that this tenant is likely to continue operating on the site. Therefore, the Conditional Use Permit, if approved, includes motor vehicle sales in addition to motor vehicle repairs. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 4, 2010 regarding this request. There were no verbal or written comments submitted at the hearing. Recommendation: The Planning Commission and Staff are recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit request, contingent upon the following: 1. Applicant shall stripe the required parking stalls (a minimum of forty-one [41]). 2. Any motor vehicle awaiting repairs that cannot be completed on the same day the vehicle is brought on site shall be stored either indoors or in the designated area identified on Exhibit 1 on a bituminous or concrete surface and screened on all sides with 100% opaque screening of wood, masonry or maintenance free material. Chain link fencing of any type for screening purposes will is not permitted. 3. Any motor vehicle awaiting repairs shall not be stored outside on the site for more than fourteen (14) days unless a written request for an extension for up to thirty (30) days more is approved by the Zoning Administrator. Any extension beyond that would require City Council authorization. 4. There is no salvaging of parts from inoperable vehicles on site to be used to repair other motor vehicles. Funding Source: All costs associated with processing the application are the responsibility of the applicant.