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CASE REQUEST FOR AN AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR GREEN VALLEY GREENHOUSE; CASE OF JOHN ROWE By: Asst. Community Development Director Sylvia Frolik Background: Green Valley Greenhouse was in operation as a lawful non-conforming use from 1977 to 1990. [n 1990, the City Council issued a Conditional Use Permit for an expansion of the greenhouse l'hcility. That permit was amended again in 2000 and 2004 for expansion plans. The 2004 amendment process looked at a 6 year growth plan for the business and an 'ultimate development area' was established in accordance with the City's standard 35% building coverage restriction. N~tification: State Statues require notification of public hearings to owners of property within 350 feet of the subject property. City Staff attempted to notify owners of property within 700feet of the.Subject Property or' the September 1 public hearing conducted by the Planning Commission. Observations: In 2005, Green Valley Greenhouse also began stockpiling and selling bulk landscape materials. City Staff notified Mr. Rowe that although the area selected for the sale of bulk landscape materials complied with the ultimate business growth area established in 2004, the permit did not anticipate or address stockpiling and selling materials not grown or produced on the site. Mr. Rowe had two options: a) cease the sales of bulk landscape materials; b) obtain an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit to allow for additional product sales. Consequently, Mr. Rowe did apply for an amended Conditional Use Permit. Mr. Rowe is proposing that the maximum area devoted to the sale of bulk landscape materials would be 30' x 145' The products to be offered for sale include crushed rock, wood mulch, and soil. The product is and would continue to be stored outside in bins. As with all land use applications, all City departments were made aware of the request. The Fire Department noted that they have been working with Mr. Rowe to implement a plan that would provide lbr better fire apparatus access throughout the operation. The greenhouses are placed quite densely and' emergency access is vital for public safety. Staff determined that it would be appropriate to address this issue in the amended Conditional Use Permit~ if it is approved. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on September 1 and no written or verbal comments were submitted to the Commission.