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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4538-A Staff AnalysisJanuary 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 NAME: Bill Fitts Auto Sales Conditional Use Permit (Z -4538-A) LOCATION: The northwest corner of State Highway #5 and Crystal Valley Road (8424 Stagecoach Road) OWNER/APPLICANT: William R. Fitts PROPOSAL: To convert an existing 1,000 square feet building to an automobile service shop, to construct a 1,000 square feet office building, 54 paved parking spaces, and to obtain a conditional use permit which would allow for an automobile display, sales and service on 3 plus or minus acres of land ' that is zoned "C-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to a minor arterial (Crystal Valley Road - East) and a major arterial (Stagecoach Road - South). 2. Compatibilitv with Neighborhood The proposed use will be located on three acres out of a total ownership of 10 acres. The site is adequate to accommodate the proposed use. The site is surrounded by vacant land on the north and south, a church on the east, and a single family use on the west. The staff feels that the proposed use is compatible due to: the size of the parcel; the fact that the land is zoned "C-2;" and the fact the parcel fronts on a major and a minor arterial. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin There are two proposed access drives (State Highway 5 and Crystal Valley Road) and a paved area (54 spaces) for parking. 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing a screening fence on the west and north of the auto sales area. January 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 - Continued 5. Analysis The staff supports the proposed use on this site. The staff does, however, need a revised site plan that includes specific dimensions of buildings, driveways, etc. The site plan also should be revised to show a 40 foot undisturbed buffer (no parking) from State Highway 5 as required by the "C-2" zoning district. 6. City Engineering Comments 1. Construction of three lanes on Crystal Valley is required (1 1/2 lanes adjacent to the applicants property). 2. State Highway 5 is required to be constructed to four lanes (two lanes adjacent to the applicants property). 3. Stormwater detention is required. *NOTE - The applicant is advised that a single family structure is a nonconforming use in a "C-2" zoning district. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan that includes dimensions of buildings, drives, parking, etc., and a 40 foot undisturbed buffer on State Highway 5; and (2) comply with City Engineering Comments numbers 1-3. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The staff stated that the 40 -foot area was a front yard setback (no parking allowed) rather than an undisturbed buffer and that the City Engineer required the applicant to construct one-half of four lanes on Crystal Valley and one-half of five lanes on Stagecoach Road. The staff also stated that no auto body work be allowed on this site. The applicant stated that no auto body work would occur. The Water Works required a main extension and also stated that on-site fire protection may be required. The applicant agreed to meet with officials of the Water Works. The applicant also agreed to comply with all staff recommendations but asked that improvements on State Highway 5 be limited to the westerly extent of the current proposed development. January 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 - Continued PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. The Commission reiterated its position of not allowing an auto repair service as a part of this approval. The applicant stated that he would only do minor work on his own automobiles that would be for sale. The Commission then voted 10 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstention (Summerlin) to approve the application as recommended by staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant. January 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 NAME: Bill Fitts Auto Sales Conditional Use Permit (Z -4538-A) LOCATION: The northwest corner of State Highway #5 and Crystal Valley Road (8424 Stagecoach Road) OWNER/APPLICANT: William R. Fitts PROPOSAL: To convert an existing 1,000 square feet building to an automobile service shop, to construct a 1,000 square feet office building, 54 paved parking spaces, and to obtain a conditional use permit which would allow for an automobile display, sales and service on 3 plus or minus acres of land that is zoned "C-2." ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to a minor arterial (Crystal Valley Road - East) and a major arterial (Stagecoach Road - South). 2. Compatibility with Neighborhood The proposed use will be located on three acres out of a total ownership of 10 acres. The site is adequate to accommodate the proposed use. The site is surrounded by vacant land on the north and south, a church on the east, and a single family use on the west. The staff feels that the proposed use is compatible due to: the size of the parcel; the fact that the land is zoned "C-2;" and the fact the parcel fronts on a major and a minor arterial. 3. On -Site Drives and Parkin There are two proposed access drives (State Highway 5 and Crystal Valley Road) and a paved area (54 spaces) for parking. 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing a screening fence on the west and north of the auto sales area. :J January 14, 1986 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 8 - Continued 5. Analysis The staff supports the proposed use on this site. The staff does, however, need a revised site plan that includes specific dimensions of buildings, driveways, etc. The site plan also should be revised to show a 40 foot undisturbed buffer (no parking) from State Highway 5 as required by the "C-2" zoning district. 6. City Engineering Comments 1. Construction of three lanes on Crystal Valley is required (1 1/2 lanes adjacent to the applicants property). 2. State Highway 5 is required to be constructed to four lanes (two lanes adjacent to the applicants property). 3. Stormwater detention is required. *NOTE - The applicant is advised that a single family structure is a nonconforming use in a "C-2" zoning district. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval provided the applicant agrees to: (1) submit a revised site plan that includes dimensions of buildings, drives, parking, etc., and a 40 foot undisturbed buffer on State Highway 5; and (2) comply with City Engineering Comments numbers 1-3. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present. The staff stated that the 40 -foot area was a front yard setback (no parking allowed) rather than an undisturbed buffer and that the City Engineer required the applicant to construct one-half of four lanes on Crystal Valley and one-half of five lanes on Stagecoach Road. The staff also stated that no auto body work be allowed on this site. The applicant stated that no auto body work would occur. The Water Works required a main extension and also stated that on-site fire protection may be required. The applicant agreed to meet with officials of the Water Works. The applicant also agreed to comply with all staff recommendations but asked that improvements on State Highway 5 be limited to the westerly extent of the current proposed development. _wr+• `the applicant stated that she would onlyrdoof minor work on his ain8on wn automobiles that would be for sale. The Commission then voted 10 ayes, p noes, 1 abstention (Summerlin) to approve the application as recommended by staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant. I 14, .r '.`.., rY•� 'ra��yiy� -' ,.4�''. .'�' �S �?`'. y .:'� ... �. r�. ai .r'e .. " !. • i.. I