Agenda - Planning Commission - 07/07/2011

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Review File: Stoney River Sketch Plan and Site Plan Review June 30, 2011 Page 5 of 10 to change from B-2 General Business District to R-3 High Density Residential in the event the proposed amendment is not passed. Building Height: The B-1 District requires a maximum building height of 35 feet (as measured to mean gable height) for all buildings within this district. The proposed building appears to have two stories with a gable/pitched roof. It is unclear of the submitted architectural renderings have a specific scale, so City Staff has not formally calculated building height. It is assumed that the building height is less than 35 feet; however, the developer should provide scaled renderings with the Building Permit to verify actual building height. Maximum Structure Area. The B-1 District requires a maximum structure area of 35% of the lot area. The proposed structure appears to cover approximately 18% of the lot area. Setbacks: The B-1 District requires setbacks as provided below. Proposed Required Front 75 feet 35 feet Side 130 feet 10 feet Rear 35 feet 35 feet Abutting Residential 35 feet 35 feet Parking/Maneuvering (ROW) 20 feet 20 feet Parking/Maneuvering (residential) 35 feet 15feet It appears that a majority of the required setbacks are met with the proposed site plan. However, the required setback for parking and maneuvering areas when abutting residential areas is deficient. Given the tight spacing in the rear of the proposed lot, Staff encourages amending the rear property line to increase the size of the proposed lot, thus increasing the amount of green space provided to the proposed assisted living/memory care facility. This could be done for all, or a small portion of the rear property line. The fire access land is exempt from this setback. Alternatively, the Applicant could request that a variance be processed to account for the deficiency. Exterior Materials. All exterior wall finishes on the proposed building shall be face brick, stucco, glass, wood, natural stone, or specifically designed pre -cast concrete units whose surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture. The City may approve other materials and combinations of materials are encouraged. It appears that there is a mixture of shakes, stone, and glass with various accents proposed. It is unclear based on the Plans the specific materials to be used. Prior to review by the Planning Commission and City Council, please provide City Staff with a list of materials to be used. If the City is asked to approve other materials other than those listed above, specific City Council will need to be granted. Waste Storage: The waste storage area is proposed to be contained within the proposed building. Off -Street Parking - Spaces Required: The B-1 District sets a minimum parking space standard of one (1) space per four (4) hospital beds plus an additional space for each employee. The site plan proposed 66 off-street parking spaces with space for an additional 28 spaces. It appears that there is ample parking for this type of use. Please provide the City with the number of employees for final verification of parking requirements.