Agenda - Planning Commission - 09/06/2018

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Rental Space The applicant has stated that the southern, 12,000 square foot building will be used as personal storage and rented boat and boat trailer storage. Indoor storage of recreational equipment is only allowed in this district when it is accessory to a sales and service use. Since the primary use is a religious institution, the only storage that may lawfully take place in the southern building is that of personal storage for Crees Ministries. Alternatives Alternative #1. Recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 18-15 amending the conditional uses in the B-1 and B-2 Business Districts to include religious institutions and approve Resolution #18-182 granting a Conditional Use Permit for a religious institution on the Subject Property. Amending the B-1 and B-2 Districts will affect all parcels within these zoning districts, not just the Subject Property. The Subject Property is located within the B-2 Business District and this district is intended to accomodate high intensity commercial and service activities characteristically located along major traffic carriers. The proposed use arguably could fit within the intent of the B-2 Highway Business District; however, staff does have some concern about modifying the existing building to provide adequate parking for assembly -type uses. Staff could be supportive of this alternative. Alternative #2. Recommend City Council adopt Ordinance 18-15 amending the conditional uses in the B-1 and B-2 Business Districts and approve Resolution #18-182 granting a Conditional Use Permit for a religious institution on the Subject Property contingent upon the Applicant providing an updated Site Plan to comply with City Code (namely, meeting the parking requirements for a religious institution) and having the Building Official and Fire Marshall walk through the space to ensure safety of those visiting the space. Amending the B-1 and B-2 Districts will affect all parcels within these zoning districts, not just the Subject Property. If the Planning Commission believes that it may be acceptable as a Conditional Use, a more detailed Site Plan should be required prior to consideration by City Council. Staff supports this alternative. Alternative #3. Recommend City Council not amend the conditional uses in the B-1 and B-2 Business District and to deny the request for a Conditional Use Permit. Staff is not opposed to the proposed use or the proposed location. The Subject Property abuts Highway 10 (but does not have direct access to Highway 10), and is in proximity to residential districts, where these uses would typically be situated. Staff does not support this alternative. Staff believes a conditional use is appropriate due to parking, traffic, and building occupancy classification to allow Planning Commission and City Council approval rather than Staff administrative approval. Typically, new buildings would need to go through site plan review anyway, so a conditional use would not add review time. Funding Source: The Applicant is responsible for all costs of this request, including the review of the Application. Recommendation: Staff Recommends Approval of Ordinance #18-15 Amending Conditional Uses in the B-1 and B-2 Districts to Allow for Religious Institutions. Staff Recommends Approval of Resolution #18-182 Approving CUP for a Religious Instituition at 6760 Highway 10. Action: Recommend Approval of Ordinance #18-15 Amending Conditional Uses in the B-1 and B-2 Districts to Allow for Religious Institutions. Motion to Recommend Approval of Resolution #18-182 Approving CUP for a Religious Instituition at 6760 Highway 10. Attachments