Agenda - Planning Commission - 08/05/2004

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'Th4 second building expansion will happen on the western (rear) side of the building. This expansion will 1,120 square feet and will be utilized for storage. The expanded building will meet the 30-foot rear yard setback. The TC-2 Commercial Zoning District requires a Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R) of 0.5. Since this b. uilding was constructed under and met the B-3 regulations coupled with the fact that the site plan is an addition to an existing use, Staff feels that it is not appropriate to apply the new F.A.R. requirement to the development. It should be noted, however, that the expansion will increase the square footage of the business which is consistent with the intent of the TC-2 Commercial Zoning District. The exterior building materials of the existing store consist of vinyl siding and coronado field stone. These materials were approved by the City Council at the time of the original site plan approval. The proposed additions will consiSt of the same material as the original building. Staff does not feet that the Town Center Development Guidelines should apply to this request since the expansion should match the existing building. However, Staff would recommend that the Coronado field stone be extended farther down the southern elevation. Staff would also recommend the addition of some windows along the southern elevation. No additional parking stalls are required as part of the expansion due to the excess parking stalls currently existing. The site is serviced with an on-site septic and well system. Under the Development Permit for the original store, the Applicant was required to hook up to municipal utilities once they are available. City sewer and water will be installed within Armstrong Blvd. in the Fall of 2004. Under the Development Permit, the Applicant will be required to hook up to municipal sewer and water within two years of the services being available to the site. Staff will be contacting the Applicant once the City utilities are installed to discuss hooking up to the City services. The applicant will need to supply a drainage pta.n for the addition to show where the runoff will be going. Staff will also be reviewing the 0dginal grading and drainage 'plan to ensure compliance with the original plan. The expansion will require the installation of two trees and six shrubs to be installed. A landscaping plan meeting these standards must be supplied to the City. Recommendation: City Staff recommends site plan approval contingent upon compliance with City Staff review letter dated July 30, 2004. 64