Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/04/2003

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'wiil be subject to a Special Use Permit (SUP). All development is still subject to Site Plan review as required in City Code. Standards for SUP: The ordinance outlines nine findings the Planning Commission and City Council can use to approve or deny a SLIP. The findings are generally the same as the findings used when granting or denying a CUP or IUP (i.e. impact on traffic, noise, general welfare, public services, etc). Two findings have been added to specifically address the H-1 district: 1) The total building square footage is limited to 25% of the gross land area (currently the B-2 Business District allows up to 35% building coverage and applies to just the footprint of the structure) 2) The use and/or size of the use will not be in conflict with the' intent of the H-1 District to provide appropriate development along the Highway 10 corridor. New Uses: The only permitted uses under the current B-2 District that is not included in the H-1 district is the hotel or motel. It would 'seem that a hotel or motel is not an appropriate use considering the subject area is in a state of transition. Existing Uses - Major Change: A section has been included stating that in instances where an e,'dsting use desires to expand, construct accessory structures, or remodel or alter more than 35% of the gross exterior wall surface area they will be required to apply for a SUP. Existing Uses - Minor Change: In the event an existing use would like to alter 34% or less of their gross exterior wall surface area, alter more than 50% of the building interior, expand the parking lot, or resurface any impervious surface; these improvements could be approved at an administrative level. Termination: A special use permit shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events: whichever occurs first: 1. Acquisition of the property for the improvements to Highway 10 2. A violation of conditions 3. Cessation of the use for 30 consecutive days Recommendation: The Planning Commission should provide comments to the proposed H-1 district to staff and then recommend that the City Council introduce the ordinance .based on the Planning Commission input. Commission Action: Recommend that the City Council introduce the H-I Highway #10 Business District based on Planning Commission input. Reviewed by: Assistant Community Development Director PC 12.4.03 30