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The Planning Commission conducted a Public Hearing on September 10, 2015 regarding this request and there were no verbal or written comments received. As part of the discussion, the Planning Commission supported an amended Conditional Use Permit that had a building coverage limit of forty-five percent (45%), which would allow for some future additions without needing to amend the permit again, and a fifty (50) foot no -build buffer zone around the entire property, not just the eastern boundary. Alternatives Option 1. Approve Resolutions #15-09-225 and #15-09-226 granting an amended Conditional Use Permit for expansion of the greenhouse operation and a reduced buffer yard of fifty (50) around the entire perimeter of the Subject Property contingent upon a Certificate of Survey being completed by a licensed surveyor to verify the building square footage and that all existing and proposed structures comply with the buffer yard no -build standards. The parcels surrounding the Subject Property are all approximately forty (40) acres or so and appear to be either actively farmed or are vacant. The proposed building will be similar in nature to the existing structures on the Subject Property are will be positioned in the southwest corner, away from the view of the public road. The Applicant is aware of the recommendation for the Certificate of Survey and is agreeable to it. Staff supports this option. Option 2. Approve Resolutions #15-09-225 and #15-09-226 granting an amended Conditional Use Permit for expansion of the greenhouse operation and for a reduced buffer yard of fifty (50) feet around the entire perimeter of the Subject Property without the requirement of completing a Certificate of Survey. Staff may be supportive of this alternative but believes it would be appropriate to require a Certificate of Survey to ensure that there are no other encroachments in the no -build buffer area. It is noted that by not requiring a survey in the past, issues with compliance with the approved Conditional Use Permit have been experienced and that the Applicant is agreeable to completing a Certificate of Survey. Option 3. Do not approve the request for an amended Conditional Use Permit. The proposed addition is compatible to the existing structures on the Subject Property and it does not appear that it would negatively impact surrounding properties. In fact, the Applicant has noted that they are discontinuing the storage and sales and bulk materials, which presumably would result in slightly less traffic volume coming to and from the site. Staff does not support this option. Funding Source: All costs associated with reviewing the application are the responsibility of the Applicant. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommends approving the request for an amended conditional use permit to expand the greenhouse operation by allowing up to forty-five percent (45%) building coverage and to reduce the no -build buffer yard to fifty (50) feet around the entire perimeter of the Subject Property contingent upon the Applicant providing a Certificate of Survey, prepared by a licensed surveyor, to verify that all existing and proposed structures comply with the standards of the Permit. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #15-09-225 approving Findings of Fact #0952 and Resolution #15-09-226 relating to Green Valley Greenhouse's request for an amended conditional use permit to expand their greenhouse operation and reduce the buffer yard requirement on the Subject Property contingent upon submittal of a Certificate of Survey to demonstrate that all existing and proposed buildings will comply with the terms of the amended Conditional Use Permit. Attachments Site Location Map