Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/01/2005

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In an g'ffdrt to alleviate some of these concerns, Mr. Guzzo agreed to store the boom truck off- site. However, throughout this summer and fall, the City has received complaints on a regular basis concerning the boom truck being parked at the property..'Furthermore, City Staff received a complaint in September stating that the business activities seemed to be increasing and that there was manufacturing occurring well past the permitted time of 5 pm. Both the Planning Commission and City Council had some concerns regarding the compatibility of this type of business in a residential area when Mr. Guzzo originally requested the Interim Use Permit in April of this year. However, the Planning Commission and City Council were concerned that denying that request may force the company out of business. Therefore, the City Council approved a six (6) month Interim Use Permit to provide Mr. Guzzo an opportunity to either restructure the business so that it complies with City Code or to relocate the business to a commercial site. Recommendation: While the property is more than eight (8) acres in size, a large portion of it is located within the floodway of Ford Brook, deeming much of the land as unbuildable. Thus, both the house and accessory building are very near Green Valley Road, which creates a much smaller feel to the property. The layout of the property is not really conducive to receiving large truck deliveries. Furthermore, again because of the constraints of the property, all employee parking occurs in front of the accessory building or in the driveway, which are both in clear view of Green Valley Road. While certain improvements have been made, such as the installation of an asphalt approach and driveway, City Staff still does not think that this type of operation is appropriate for a residential area. Furthermore, per City Council's direction back in May, the six (6) month IUP provided Mr. Guzzo an opportunity to either demonstrate to the City that the business could fully comply with the home occupation permit requh'ements or to relocate it to a commercial area. It was not until late October that Mr. Guzzo met with City Staff to discuss what options he may have for relocating to a TIF district with City assistance. At that meeting he was instructed to formulate a proposal and then reconvene with City Staff; yet since that meeting, there has. not been any further contact. City Staff feels that the initial six (6) month Interim Use Permit provided adequate time to make the appropriate adjustments or to relocate the business. If not for the notice that Staff sent Nh'. Ouzzo in mid October, reminding him of the expiration date of the IUP, there most likely would not have even been the initial meeting to discuss relocation options. Therefore, Staff would recommend denying this request. Commission Action: Motion to recommend that the City Council adopt Findings of Fact relating to Robert Guzzo's request for an interim use permit. 26