HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3500-C Staff AnalysisFILE NO.: Z -3500-C (Cont.)
Development for the construction of a birthing center.
This case is the subject of a Land Use Plan amendment on
this agenda.
City Recognized Neighborhood Action Plan:
This property is located in an area that is not covered by
a city recognized neighborhood action plan.
Landscape Issues:
A twenty-five percent building expansion will require a
twenty-five percent upgrade in landscaping toward
compliance with the Landscape Ordinance.
G. ANALYSIS:
The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on
April 26, 2000. The revised plan addresses the issues as
raised by staff and the Subdivision Committee. The revised
plan provides for five (5) feet of additional right-of-way
dedication, notes the existing circular drive as one-way in
and out, and notes the building height as 30 feet.
The revised plan also shows a ground -mounted sign location
at the center of the property near the front property line.
The applicant has noted that the sign will be monument -type
and will conform to the City's typical standards for office
signage (maximum height - 6 feet, maximum area - 64 square
feet). The sign needs to be relocated to provide a minimum
five (5) foot setback from any property line. The sign
could possibly be relocated to the area south of the
southernmost drive.
As noted in paragraph A., the applicant is requesting a
deferral of the required sidewalk construction along the N_
McKinley Street frontage. Public Works supports the
deferral for five (5) years, until a sidewalk is
constructed on adjacent property or until a city project,
whichever occurs first.
Also noted in paragraph A., the applicant proposes to
utilize the existing paved parking on the site, which
consists of 9 spaces. There is -no ordinance typical
minimum parking requirement for this type of proposed use.
Staff feels that the existing parking should be sufficient
to serve the use.
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FILE NO.: Z -3500-C (Cont.
Otherwise, there should be no outstanding issues associated
with the proposed site plan. The "birth center" as
proposed should prove to be a quiet office use and have no
adverse impact on adjacent property.
H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends approval of the requested PD -O zoning,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the requirements as noted in paragraphs
D, E and F of this report.
2. The proposed ground -mounted sign needs to be relocated to
provide a minimum five (5) foot setback from any property
line.
3. Staff recommends approval of the deferral of sidewalk
construction as noted in paragraph G.
4. Any site lighting should be low-level and directed away
from adjacent property.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT:
(APRIL 20, 2000)
Pat McGetrick and Joni Yarnell were present, representing the
application. Staff described the PD -O and noted that additional
information was needed. Ms. Yarnell briefly described the
"birthing center" use and noted that this would be the only use
proposed for the property (no alternate uses). Mr. McGetrick
noted that there would be no dumpster on the site.
The Public Works requirements were briefly discussed. It was
noted that an additional five (5) feet of right-of-way would be
required for N. McKinley Street. The driveway locations were
briefly discussed. Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that the
two (2) existing driveways would be acceptable with a one-way in
one-way out arrangement.
It was also noted that an upgrade in landscaping would be
required.
After the discussion, the Committee forwarded the PD -O to the
full Commission for resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION:
(MAY 11, 2000)
Pat McGetrick and Joni Yarnell were present, representing the
application. Staff briefly described the proposed PD -O, with a
recommendation of approval with conditions. There was one (1)
person present with concerns.
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