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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3520-A Staff AnalysisOctober 22, 1984 Item No. 1 - Z -3520-A Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: JUSTIFICATION: Exxon Corporation By: K.R. Gagnon 3723 Cantrell Road Long Legal "C-4" Open Display District From the front yard setback provisions of Section 43/7-103.4.E.1 of the Code of Ordinances to permit a new canopy with a 5.5 -foot setback. The existing steep slopes on the rear of the lot effectively reduce the buildable area to one-half. Present Use of Property: Exxon Service Station Proposed Use of Property: Remain the same with new pump island arrangement and a new island canopy STAFF REPORT A. Engineering Issues The Engineering Division of Public Works will respond at the meeting. However, the Planning staff would like to point out that the eastern curb cut and drive access to adjoining property are a concern. We feel that there may be a need to provide a common drive access at the easterly corner of the site. B. Staff Analvsis This application was filed to gain design flexibility in the remodeling and upgrading of the existing Exxon Station. The plan is to group the pump islands at one point and place a weather cover above. The canopy will project to a point some 5.5 feet from the property line which is 4 feet + from the curbline. The canopy is to be supported by columns on the outer pump island and approximately 19 feet from the property line. We believe the proposal to be entirely appropriate. The removal of the west pump island will remove some conflict with on-site and off-site traffic movement. October 22, 1984 Item No. 1 - Continued C. Staff Recommendation Approval of the request subject to Engineering Division comments. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant, K.R. Gagnon, was present. There were no objectors present. Mr. Gagnon spoke about the proposal and other considerations. He indicated that Exxon had agreed with the Engineering comments and the common access drive could be removed. There was some discussion about the access on the east side of the property. After additional comments were made about various points, a motion was made to approve the request as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. May 18, 1981 Item No. 2 - Z -3520-A Owner: Exxon, USA By: Gerald Reeves Address: Park Plaza Shopping Center Description: Long legal Zoned: "C-4" Open Display Variance Requested: Relief from Section 7-103.4E to permit an encroachment into a required exterior yard for canopy renovation. Present Use of Property: Gas station Proposed Use of Property: Same Staff Recommendation: This request will permit the renovation of an existing service station facility, and the result will be the existing station with a facelift. The zoning issue is that the existing canopy, which was legally placed when built, now is a nonconforming structure which encroaches into a required exterior yard. In order to properly renovate this canopy, it will be necessary to take it down and then reconstruct it in the same location. The takedown is technically the elimination of the nonconforming structure, and its reconstruction cannot be permitted without a zoning variance. Staff recommends approval. Board Action: The applicant was present, and there were no objectors. After a brief discussion, the Board moved to approve the application which will permit an eight -foot setback from the Markham Street frontage. The motion was passed: 5 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent. May 18, 1981 Item No. 2 - Z -3520-A Owner: Exxon, USA By: Gerald Reeves Address: Park Plaza Shopping Center Description: Long legal Zoned: "C-4" Open Display Variance Requested: Relief from Section 7-103.4E to permit an encroachment of 30 feet into a required exterior yard for canopy renovation. Present Use of Property: Gas station Proposed Use of Property: - Same Staff Recommendation: This request will permit the renovation of an existing service station facility, and the result will be the existing station with a facelift. The zoning issue is that the existing canopy, which was legally placed when built, now is a nonconforming structure which encroaches into a required exterior yard some 30 feet. In order to properly renovate this canopy, it will be necessary to take it down and then reconstruct it in'the same location. The takedown is technically the elimination of the nonconforming structure, and its reconstruction cannot be permitted without a zoning variance. Staff recommends approval. October 22, 1984 Item No. 1 - Z -3520-A Owner: Exxon Corporation By: K.R. Gagnon Address: 3723 Cantrell Road Description: Long Legal Zoned: "C-4" Open Display District variance Requested: From the front yard setback provisions of Section 43/7-103.4.E.1 of the Code of Ordinances to permit a new canopy with a 5.5 -foot setback. JUSTIFICATION: The existing steep slopes on the rear of the lot effectively reduce the buildable area to one-half. Present Use of Property: Exxon Service Station Proposed Use of Property: Remain the same with new pump island arrangement and a new island canopy STAFF REPORT A. Engineering Issues The Engineering Division of Public Works will respond at the meeting. However, the Planning staff would like to point out that the eastern curb cut and drive access to adjoining property are a concern. We feel that there may be a need to provide a common drive access at the easterly corner of the site. B. Staff Analysis This application was filed to gain design flexibility in the remodeling and upgrading of the existing Exxon Station. The plan is to group the pump islands at one point and place a weather cover above. The canopy will project to a point some 5.5 feet from the property line which is 4 feet + from the curbline. The canopy is to be supported by 7Eolumns on the outer pump island and approximately 19 feet from the property line. We believe the proposal to be entirely appropriate. The removal of the west pump island will remove some conflict with on-site and off-site traffic movement. October 22, 1984 Item No. 1 - Continued C. Staff Recommendation Approval of the request subject to Engineering Division comments. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant, K.R. Gagnon, was present. There were no objectors present. Mr. Gagnon spoke about the proposal and other considerations. He indicated that Exxon had agreed with the Engineering comments and the common access drive could be removed. There was some discussion about the access on the east side of the property. After additional comments were made about various points, a motion was made to approve the request as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.