Agenda - Council - 05/24/2016 - Laserfiche WebLink

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The Subject Property is adjacent to a residential zone to the south and thus, a buffer yard area is required with additional plantings. 100% opaque fencing is an alternative that City Code would also allow; however, plantings would still be required, granted at a lesser rate (plantings could be reduced by ten percent [10%]). The original approval of the Site Plan for the Subject Property contemplated a privacy fence but ultimately, it was determined that landscaping would be a more preferable screening. Also, as part of the approval of the original Conditional Use Permit, additional coniferous trees were installed. The Applicant is proposing an additional ten (10) evergreen trees to be installed along the south lot line to enhance the existing screening. Between existing trees and berms, it does appear that this will provide sufficient buffering from the adjacent residential property. A majority of the parking expansion will be utilized by future motor vehicle dealer tenants of the adjacent parcel at 7850 Riverdale Drive. The expansion includes creating an internal shared access between the Subject Property and the adjacent lot to the west. While Staff is not opposed to this connection, it will require the recording of a Cross Access Easement against both properties. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this request at their April 7, 2016 regular meeting. There was one comment received from the owner of the adjacent, residentially zoned parcel. That property owner does not object to the expansion but is requesting a privacy fence be required similar to what a nearby business (Pleasureland RV) installed. The Planning Commission noted this comment for the record but did not include requiring the fence within their recommendation. Alternatives Alternative #1: Adopt Resolutions #16-05-094 and #16-05-095 approving the request for an Amended Conditional Use Permit contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated May 13, 2016. Staff is not opposed to the requested amendment as long as the modifications outlined in the Staff Review Letter are incorporated into the Site Plan. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative #2: Adopt modified versions of Resolutions #16-05-094 and #16-05-095. Modifications could include requiring striping of the entire site rather than just the required stalls per City Code and/or requiring the Applicant to install alternative screening (such as a privacy fence), or other items based on discussion. Alternative #3: Do not approve the request for an amended Conditional Use Permit. The current use of the Subject Property is authorized through an existing Conditional Use Permit. The proposed expansion is acceptable as long as it is in accordance with the provisions of City Code. Staff does not support this alternative. Funding Source: All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. Recommendation: The Planning Commission recommended approval of an Amended Conditional Use Permit contingent on compliance with the Staff Review Letter dated April 1, 2016 (revised May 13, 2016). Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution #16-05-094 Adopting Findings of Fact #0962 Relating to a Request from Bethel Properties LLC for an Amended Conditional Use Permit to Expand Surface Parking Area for Motor Vehicle Sales in the B-2 Highway Business District at the Property Located at 7820 Riverdale Drive NW - and - Motion to Adopt Resolution #16-05-095 Approving the Issuance of an Amended Conditional Use Permit for Same (Project #16-59).