Agenda - Planning Commission - 03/16/1999 - Special Meeting

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Site Plan Review: Waltek March 11, 1999 Page 3 of 5 setback for a metal building expansion in 1980. The property owner applied for and received a 5-foot variance from the side yard setback for another metal building expansion in 1982. However, the variances did not account for the road right-of-way easement on the north 33 feet that was recorded sometime prior to 1978. If the easement is not vacated, there would be many building setback issues to address. With road construction along the existing road right-of-way, Waltek would lose the existing gravel driveway. Waltek would need to remove the existing metal building for which it received a variance in 1980, as it is in the road right-of-way easement. Also, the building would for all practical purposes front the new road to the north rather than Sunfish Lake Boulevard as the plan indicates. Thus the entire principal building would significantly encroach upon the 35-foot front yard setback required by City Code. The 20-foot separation between the proposed expansion and the existing metal accessory building meets the Fire Chief's need for access to the front of the building. Screening: This property is surrounded by industrial zoned properties on the north, south and west. There is a residential subdivision to the east across Sunfish Lake Boulevard NW. No screening is required where industrial property is surrounded by industrial property, and the City Code regarding non-residential performance standards states that screening need not be provided where the use is across the Street and the front of the non- commercial property faces the residential use. Landscaping: The Landscape Plan dated 02/12/99 is generally acceptable with the following conditions or amendments. The proposed Landscaping Plan will need to be altered to fit the new site plan. The same number and species of trees and the same general locations should be followed in the revised Landscape Plans. Also, City Staff is somewhat concerned about planting trees within the pipeline easement. All trees that are planted within this easement should be at least 5 feet away from the pipeline, unless the pipeline is to be permanently abandoned. Staff would like to see some additional deciduous tree plantings along the south and east of the proposed access easement. These deciduous trees must be a minimum of 1-inch caliper with a 15 to 30-foot spacing. Staff recommends Oak, Hackberry or other drought tolerant species. Waste Storage: The plan does not indicate the waste storage location. If the dumpster is to be locate outside, the site plan must indicate the intended location. City Code requires