Agenda - Planning Commission - 06/01/2017

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Review File: Danner's Cabinet Shop, Inc. (CUP and Site Plan) May 26, 2017 Page 2 of 3 2. Septic location must be protected throughout construction. Add that note (and barrier) to plan set. 3. Septic system must be evaluated to ensure sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposed building expansion. 4. The building expansion may require fire suppression. Coordinate with the Building Official for this determination. Staff provides the following comments for general review of applications: Conditional Use Permit In accordance with the B-1 General Business District standards, the submittal includes an application for a Conditional Use Permit for (CUP) for the expansion of a lawful, nonconforming use (manufacturing) for additional office space. The cabinet shop has been in operation on the site prior to the adoption of the City's Zoning Code and is considered lawful, nonconforming. Based on aerial imagery, the majority of the site already consists of impervious surfaces (asphalt and rooftops). There appears to be very little room left for further improvements. However, the proposed expansion is relatively minor and does not appear to be adding any additional impervious area (the expansion area is already paved). Furthermore, the expansion appears to be for additional office space, a use that is permitted in the B-1 General Business District. If it can be demonstrated that off-street parking standards can still be met, Staff does not object to the proposed expansion or the Conditional Use Permit. Site Plan General. The project proposes an expansion of approximately 500 square feet (20' x 25') off the western wall of the existing building. The expansion appears to be for additional office space. The plan submittal indicates that the exterior finish of the building addition would consist of EFIS and manufactured stone veneer to match the exterior finish of the existing building. Exterior Finish. City Code Section 117-114 (B-1 General Business District) outlines acceptable exterior wall finishes, which include face brick, stucco, glass, wood, natural stone, specifically designed pre -cast concrete units whose surfaces have been integrally treated with an applied decorative material or texture, or other materials as approved by the City. The proposed exterior finish of EFIS and manufactured stone veneer would be acceptable. However, the existing exterior finish of the front facade consists entirely of stone veneer. This discrepancy needs to be corrected on the plan set or a note needs to be added stating that existing finish on the western building face that will remain visible from the street will be updated to match the proposed finish of the addition. Building, Parking, and Maneuvering Setbacks. The proposed building expansion appears to be meet or exceed all required setbacks. However. a Certificate of Survey. prepared by a licensed surveyor. must be completed and submitted for review to verify compliance with setbacks. building coverage. and other bulk standards per City Code Section 117-54. — Site Plan Review (b) (1) c.