HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3392-B Staff AnalysisSeptember 30, 2002
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned
Z-3392-0, -3
The Village at Pleasant Valley, LLC
10700 Rodney Parham Road
Northwest corner of Rodney Parham Road
at Interstate 430
C-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the
development provisions of Section 36-301
to allow outdoor restaurant seating.
Justification:
Present Use of Property
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Commercial
Commercial
The C-3 zoned property at the northwest corner of Interstate 430 and
Rodney Parham Road is occupied by The Village at Pleasant Valley
commercial development. One of the commercial tenants, Wild Oats
Market (formerly Beans and Grains), recently added outside restaurant -
style seating as part of its operation. The outside seating is located within
the entry/courtyard area in front of the Wild Oats Market. The outside
seating area consists of five (5) concrete tables, with chairs and benches.
Umbrellas are used to cover the individual tables.
Section 36-301(b) of the City's Zoning Ordinance states that all
commercial uses shall be restricted to closed buildings, except parking
lots, seasonal and temporary sales per Section 36-298.4, and the normal
pump island services of service station operations: Therefore, the
September 30, 2002
Item No.: 2 (Cont.
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the outside restaurant seating
within this C-3 zoned commercial development.
Staff supports the requested variance. Staff feels that the requested
variance is very minor in natp.re, as the outside seating occupies a small
portion of the building's entry/courtyard area. The seating area, as it
currently exists, does not block the entry to Wild Oats Market or the other
adjacent tenants. Additionally, the seating does not block the sidewalk
between the commercial building and the parking area. Staff feels that
the outside seating area will have no adverse impact on the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance to allow outside
restaurant seating, subject to all of the tables, chairs and benches being
located within the entry/courtyard area and not encroaching onto the
sidewalk between the building and the parking lot, or blocking public
access to any building entrances/exits.
OARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 30, 2002)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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