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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4790-A Staff Analysis0 FILE NO.: Z -4790-A NAME: Concert Staging -- Long -Form PD -I LOCATION: 9823 Hilaro Springs Road DEVELOPER: ENGINEER• Mike Pinner Laha Engineers, Inc. 9823 Hilaro Springs Rd. P. O. Box 190251 Little Rock, AR 72209 Little Rock, AR 72219-0251 AREA: 8.0 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: R-2/Nonconforming I-2 ALLOWED USES: PROPOSED USE: Single -Family Residential, Light Industrial Light Industrial VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: 1. Variance from the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. 2. Waiver of half street improvements, including sidewalk, to Hilaro Springs Road. BACKGROUND: The property at 9823 Hilaro Springs Road is zoned R-2 and has a nonconforming I-2 status. The property was annexed into the City of Little Rock on April 29, 1985. The property has had a light industrial use on it for a number of years. Concert Staging Services, Inc. is a full service staging and production service company specializing in festivals, corporate sponsored tours and conventions, sporting and special events. They have been located at 9823 Hilaro Springs Road for over 8 years and in Central Arkansas for over 20 years. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is requesting rezoning of the property to PD -I for the purpose of expanding the present facility. The site currently contains a 7,500 square foot building, of which - FILE NO.: Z -4790-A (Cont. 2,500 square feet is office space and 5,000 square feet is maintenance area. The building is 24 feet in height. There are two small storage buildings and an old mobile home all of which will be removed from the site. There is also a large area of asphalt and concrete which is used for parking and outdoor storage of materials. The majority of the property is located in the floodway as noted on the attached site plan. The applicant proposes to construct an 11,250 square foot building along the north property line of the site. The proposed building will have 11,000 square feet of warehouse and maintenance area and 250 square feet of shop office space with a maximum height of 29 feet. The new building will be used for fabrication of new equipment and the maintenance of existing equipment. The 5,000 square feet of maintenance area within the existing building will become warehouse space. The new building is proposed to be located just outside the floodway and along the north property line. The applicant is requesting a variance from the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. The applicant is proposing a setback of 7 feet. The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the required half street improvements including 5 foot sidewalk to Hilaro Springs Road. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted in paragraph A, the site contains a 7,500 square foot building which houses the Concert Staging Services offices and maintenance facility. There are three smaller structures on the site which will be removed. There is also an area of outdoor storage located on the east and north side of the office/maintenance building. There are two detention ponds on the site and the Little Fourche Creek runs through the south portion of the property. The properties to the north, east and west (across Hilaro Springs Road) are all zoned R-2 and are vacant and mostly wooded. The property south of the site contains a single- family residence and is located outside the city limits and is not zoned. C. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this writing. The Upper Baseline Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. 2 FILE NO.: Z -4790-A Cont. D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: I. Hilaro Springs Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required. 2. Provide design of streets conforming to ..MSp,, (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development or provide in -lieu payment. 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property. 5. Hilaro Springs Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 1,700 ADT. 6: Dedicate main floodway channel to the city. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve property. AP&L: No Comment received. Arkla: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: Contact the Water Works if additional water service is required. Fire Department: No Comment. County Planning: No Comment received. LATA: No Comment. F. IS SIULE Sy TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: The site is in the Geyer Springs East District. The Plan recommends Park/Open Space for the location. There is no neighborhood plan effort underway in the area. The property owner previously requested a Plan change for the site. After lengthy discussion the Planning Commission rejected a Plan change. This decision was largely due to the floodway involvement on this site. With no other industrial use, the floodway issue and Parks Plan (second priority) green finger designate, Staff and the Commission indicated it was not appropriate to change the Plan. However the use is existing and has been a "good neighbor", Staff and the Commission indicated that with the unique circumstances of this site use of a Planned Zoning District to allow the continued use of the site would appear appropriate. The application must be carefully reviewed for 3 FILE NO.: Z -479Q -A its treatment of adjacent property and allowance for an open green way along the Little Fourche. Landscape Issues: A 6 foot high opaque screen is required along the site's northern perimeter. This screen may be a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings. The floodway area should be excluded from this requirement. G. ANALYSIS• The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on July 8, 1998. The applicant has made several additional notes on the plan as required by staff. The revised plan shows 46 parking spaces. The ordinance would typically require 31 spaces for the proposed development. There is one existing ground -mounted sign on the site. No new signage is proposed. The applicant notes that the typical hours of operation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The applicant also notes that the main floodway channel of the creek as well as the additional right-of-way for Hilaro Springs Road will be dedicated as required by Public Works. To staff's knowledge, the only issue remaining to be resolved is the requested waiver of one-half street improvements to Hilaro Springs Road. This will require discussion by the full Commission. H. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends approval of the PD -I rezoning subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the conditions noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 2. Staff recommends approval of the variance for reduced setback from the floodway. 3. Staff recommends denial of the waiver of one-half street improvements to Hilaro Springs Road. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: Jerry Fitzpatrick was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the PD -I. 4 FILE NO.: Z -4790-A (Cont. Staff noted several items which needed to be shown on the site plan, including signage, building heights and individual parking spaces. It was noted that a variance from the required setback from the floodway would be required. Bob Turner, of Public Works, reviewed the Public Works requirements with the Committee. Street improvements to Hilaro Springs Road was briefly discussed. Mr. Turner indicated that a 15% in -lieu payment could be made for the improvements. It was also noted that the main channel of the creek should be dedicated to the city as floodway. After the brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 23, 1998) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting that the item be deferred to the August 6, 1998 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the August 6, 1998 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 6, 1998) Jerry Fitzpatrick and Troy Laha were present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed PD -I and a recommendation of approval with conditions. Staff noted that the only outstanding issue was the requested waiver of street improvements to Hilaro Springs Road and that staff recommended denial of the waiver request. Jerry Fitzpatrick addressed the Commission in support of the application and the waiver request. Mr. Fitzpatrick gave a brief description of the property and the general area. He noted the surrounding properties as swampland and the fact that there were no street improvements in the general area as justification for the waiver request. Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that the requirement for boundary street improvements apply to all areas of the city and to all applicants. He stated that if the waiver were approved, the citizens of Little Rock would have to pay for the improvements when they are made. He noted that Public Works would support a deferral of street improvements or a 15 percent in -lieu contribution, but not a waiver. 5 FILE NO.: Z -4790-A (Con Chairman Lichty asked Mr. Fitzpatrick if he would agree to a deferral of street improvements. Mr. Fitzpatrick responded in the affirmative. There was a brief discussion concerning the future improvements to Hilaro Springs Road and the cost of the construction. There was additional discussion concerning the options which the applicant has for street improvements. Mr. Fitzpatrick concluded by amending the waiver request to be a deferral of street improvements for five years. There was another brief discussion concerning the floodway area which would be dedicated to the City. Mr. Turner explained this issue. A motion was made to approve the application as recommended by staff, including a deferral of street improvements to Hilaro Springs Road for five (5) years. The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. 6 August 6, 1998 ITEM NO.: A FILE NO.: 2-4790--A NAME: Concert Staging -- Long -Form PD -I LOCATION: 9823 Hilaro Springs Road DEVELOPER• ENGINEER: Mike Pinner Laha Engineers, Inc. 9823 Hilaro Springs Rd. P. O. Box 190251 Little Rock, AR 72209 Little Rock, AR 72219-0251 AREA: 8.0 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: R-2/Nonconforming I-2 ALLOWED USES: Single -Family Residential, Light Industrial PROPOSED USE: Light Industrial VARIANCES/WAIVERS REQUESTED: 1. Variance from the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. 2. Waiver of half street improvements, including sidewalk, to Hilaro Springs Road. BACKGROUND• The property at 9823 Hilaro Springs Road is zoned R-2 and has a nonconforming I-2 status. The property was annexed into the City of Little Rock on April 29, 1985. The property has had a light industrial use on it for a number of years. Concert Staging Services, Inc. is a full service staging and Production service company specializing in festivals, corporate sponsored tours and conventions, sporting and special events. They have been located at 9823 Hilaro Springs Road for over 8 years and in Central Arkansas for over 20 years. A. PROPOSAL/REQUEST: The applicant is requesting rezoning of the property to PD -I for the purpose of expanding the present facility. The site August 6, 1998 ITEM NO.: A Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4790-A currently contains a 7,500 square foot building, of which 2,500 square feet is office space and 5,000 square feet is maintenance area. The building is 24 feet in height. There are two small storage buildings and an old mobile home all of which will be removed from the site. There is also a large area of asphalt and concrete which is used for parking and outdoor storage of materials. The majority of the property is located in the floodway as noted on the attached site plan. The applicant proposes to construct an 11,250 square foot building along the north property line of the site. The proposed building will have 11,000 square feet of warehouse and maintenance area and 250 square feet of shop office space with a maximum height of 29 feet. The new building will be used for fabrication of new equipment and the maintenance of existing equipment. The 5,000 square feet of maintenance area within the existing building will become warehouse space. The new building is proposed to be located just outside the floodway and along the north property line. The applicant is requesting a variance from the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. The applicant is proposing a setback of 7 feet. The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the required half street improvements including 5 foot sidewalk to Hilaro Springs Road. H. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted in paragraph A, the site contains a 7,500 square foot building which houses the Concert Staging Services offices and maintenance facility. There are three smaller structures on the site which will be removed. There is also an area of outdoor storage located on the east and north side of the Office/maintenance building. There are two detention ponds on the site and the Little Fourche Creek runs through the south portion of the property. The properties to the north, east and west (across Hilaro Springs Road) are all zoned R-2 and are vacant and mostly wooded. The property south of the site contains a single- family residence and is located outside the city limits and is not zoned. 2 August 6, 1998 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) _ FILE NO.: Z -4790-A D. E. F. NEIGHBORHOOD COMMENTS: Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this writing. The Upper Baseline Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: 1. Hilaro Springs Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way to 45 feet from centerline is required. 2. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development or provide in -lieu payment. 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property. 5. Hilaro Springs Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 1,700 ADT. 6. Dedicate main floodway channel to the city. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT/COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve property. AP&L: No Comment received. Arkla: No Comment received. Southwestern Bell: No Comment. Water: Contact the Water Works is required. Fire Department: No Comment. if additional water service County Planning: No Comment received. CATA• No Comment. ISSUES/TECHNICAL/DESIGN: Planning Division: The site is in the Geyer Springs East District. The Plan recommends Park/Open Space for the location. There is no neighborhood plan effort underway in the area. The property owner previously requested a Plan change for the site. After lengthy discussion the Planning Commission rejected a Plan change. This decision was largely due to the floodway involvement on this site. with no other industrial use, the floodway issue and Parks Plan (second priority) green finger 3 August 6, 1998 ITEM NO.: A (Cont.) FILE NO.: z -4790 - G. rtv designate, Staff and the Commission indicated it was not appropriate to change the Plan. However the use is existing and has been a "good neighbor". Staff and the Commission indicated that with the unique circumstances of this site use of a Planned zoning District to allow the continued use of the site would appear appropriate. The application must be carefully reviewed for its treatment of adjacent property and allowance for an open green way along the Little Fourche. Landscape Issues: A 6 foot high opaque screen is required along the site's northern perimeter. This screen may be a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings. The floodway area should be excluded from this requirement. ANALYSIS• The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on July 8, 1998. The applicant has made several additional notes on the plan as required by staff. The revised plan shows 46 parking spaces. The ordinance would typically require 31 spaces for the proposed development. There is one existing ground -mounted sign on the site. No new signage is proposed. The applicant notes that the typical hours of operation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The applicant also notes that the main floodway channel of the creek as well as the additional right-of-way for Hilaro Springs Road will be dedicated as required by Public Works. To staff's knowledge, the only issue resolved is the requested waiver of improvements to Hilaro Springs Road. discussion by the full Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: remaining to be one-half street This will require Staff recommends approval of the PD -I rezoning subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the conditions noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 2. Staff recommends approval of the variance for reduced setback from the floodway. 4 August 6, 1998 ITEM NO • A (Cont.) FILE NO.: Z -4790-A 3. Staff recommends denial of the waiver of one-half street improvements to Hilaro Springs Road. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: Jerry Fitzpatrick was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the PD -I. Staff noted several items which needed to be shown on the site plan, including signage, building heights and individual parking spaces. It was noted that a variance from the required setback from the floodway would be required. Bob Turner, of Public Works, reviewed the Public Works requirements with the Committee. Street improvements to Hilaro Springs Road was briefly discussed. Mr. Turner indicated that a 15% in -lieu payment could be made for the improvements. It was also noted that the main channel of the creek should be dedicated to the city as floodway. After the brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 23, 1998) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting that the item be deferred to the August 6, 1998 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the August 6, 1998 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (AUGUST 6, 1998) Jerry Fitzpatrick and Troy Laha were present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff gave a brief description of the proposed PD -I and a recommendation of approval with conditions. Staff noted that the only outstanding issue was the requested waiver of street improvements to Hilaro Springs Road and that staff recommended denial of the waiver request. Jerry Fitzpatrick addressed the Commission in support of the application and the waiver request. Mr. Fitzpatrick gave a brief description of the property and the general area. He noted the - 61 August 6, 1998 ITEM N4.: A Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4790 - surrounding properties as swampland and the fact that there were no street improvements in the general area as justification for the waiver request. Bob Turner, of Public Works, noted that the requirement for boundary street improvements apply to all areas of the city and to all applicants. He stated that if the waiver were approved, the citizens of Little Rock would have to pay for the improvements when they are made. He noted that Public Works would support a deferral of street improvements or a 15 percent in -lieu contribution, but not a waiver. Chairman Lichty asked Mr. Fitzpatrick if he would agree to a deferral of street improvements. Mr. Fitzpatrick responded in the affirmative. There was a brief discussion concerning the future improvements to Hilaro Springs Road and the cost of the construction. There was additional discussion concerning the options which the applicant has for street improvements. Mr. Fitzpatrick concluded by amending the waiver request to be a deferral of street improvements for five years. There was another brief discussion concerning the floodway area which would be dedicated to the City. Mr. Turner explained this issue. A motion was made to approve the application as recommended by staff, including a deferral of street improvements to Hilaro Springs Road for five (5) years, The motion passed by a vote of 10 ayes, 8 nays and 1 absent. 6 July 23, 1998 ITEM NO,: b FILE NO.: Z -4790-A NAME: Concert Staging -- Long -Form PD -I LOCATIdN: 9823 Hilaro Springs'Road EVELOPER ENGINEER• Mike Pinner Laha Engineers, Inc. 9823 Hilaro Springs Rd. P. O. Box 190251 Little Rock, AR 72209. Little Rock, AR 72219-0251 AREA: 8.0 Acres NUMBER OF LOTS: 1 FT. NEW STREET: 0 ZONING: R-2/Nonconforming I-2 ALLOWED USES: Single -Family Residential, Light Industrial PROPOSED USE: Light Industrial VARIANCES WAIVERS RE VESTED: I. variance from the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. 2. Waiver of half street improvements, including sidewalk, to Hilaro Springs Road. BACKGROUND: The property at 9823 Hilaro Springs Road is zoned R-2 and has a nonconforming I-2 status. The property was annexed into the City Of Little Rock on April 29, 1985. The property has had a light industrial use on it for a number of years. Concert Staging Services, Inc. is a full service staging production service company specializing in festivals,9coorate and sponsored tours and conventions, sporting and special events. They have been located at 9823 Hilaro Springs Road for over 8 years and in Central Arkansas for over 20 years. A. PROPOSAL RE UEST: The applicant is requesting rezoning of the property to PD -I for the purpose of expanding the present facility. The site currently contains a 7,500 square foot building, of which July 23, 1998 SUBT11VISION ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4794-A 2,500 square feet is office space and 5,000 square feet is maintenance area. The building is 24 feet in height. There are two small storage buildings and an old mobile home all of which will be removed from the site. There is also a large area of asphalt and concrete which is used for parking and outdoor storage of materials. The majority of the property is located in the floodway as noted on the attached site plan. The applicant proposes to construct an 11,250 square foot building along the north property kine of the site. The Proposed building will have 11,000 square feet of warehouse and maintenance area and 250 square feet of shop office space with a maximum height of 29 feet. The new building will be used for fabrication of new equipment and the maintenance of existing equipment. The 5,000 square feet' of maintenance area within the existing building will become warehouse space. The new building is proposed to be located just outside the floodway and along the north property line. The applicant is requesting a variance from the required 25 foot setback from the floodway. The applicant is proposing a setback of 7 feet. The applicant is also requesting a waiver of the required half street improvements including 5 foot sidewalk to Hilaro Springs Road. B. EXISTING CONDITIONS: As noted in paragraph A, the site contains a 7,500 square foot building which houses the Concert Staging Services Offices and maintenance facility. There are three smaller structures on the site which will be removed. There is also an area of outdoor storage located on the east and north side of the office/maintenance building. There are two detention ponds on the site and the Little Fourche Creek runs through the south portion of the property. The properties to the north, east and west (across Hilary Springs Road) are all zoned R-2 and are vacant and mostly wooded. The property south of the site contains a single- family residence and is located outside the city limits and is not zoned. C. NEI COMI+�NTS Staff has received no neighborhood comment as of this writing. The upper Baseline Neighborhood Association was notified of the public hearing, F, July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.; 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -7790-A D. ENGINEERING COMMENTS: PUBLIC WORKS CONDITIONS: I. Hilaro Springs Road is listed on the Master Street Plan as a minor arterial. A dedication of right-of-way.to 45 feet from centerline is required. 2. Provide design of streets conforming to "MSP" (Master Street Plan). Construct one-half street improvements to these streets including 5 -foot sidewalks with planned development or provide in -lieu payment. 3. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted for approval prior to start of work. 4. Stormwater detention Ordinance applies to this property. 5. Hilaro Springs Road has a 1995 average daily traffic count of 1,700 ADT. 6. Dedicate main floodway channel to the city. E. UTILITIES AND FIRE DEPARTMENT COUNTY PLANNING: Wastewater: Sewer main extension required with easements to serve property. AP&L: No Comment received. Arkla: No Comment received. Southwestern Sell: No Comment. Water: Contact the Water Works if additional water service is required. Fire Department: No Comment. Count Plannin No Comment received. LATA: No Comment. F. ISSUES TECHNICAL DESIGN: Planning Division: The site is in the Geyer Springs East District. The Plan recommends Park/Open Space for the location. There is no neighborhood plan effort underway in the area. The property owner previously requested a Plan change for the site. After lengthy discussion the Planning Commission rejected a Plan change. This decision was largely due to the floodway involvement on this site. With no other industrial use, the floodway issue and Parks Plan (second priority) green finger designate, Staff and the Commission indicated it was not appropriate to change the Plan. However the use is existing and has been a "good neighbor". Staff and the Commission indicated that with the unique circumstances of this site use of a Planned Zoning District 3 July 23, 1998 SIISDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4796-A G. H. to allow the continued use of the site would appear appropriate. The application must be carefully reviewed for its treatment of adjacent property and allowance for an open green way along the Little Fourche. Landscape Issues: A 6 foot high opaque screen is required along the site's northern perimeter. This screen may be a wooden fence with its face side directed outward or dense evergreen plantings. The floodway area should be excluded from this requirement. ANALYSIS: The applicant submitted a revised site plan to staff on July 8, 1998. The applicant has made several additional notes on the plan as required by staff. The revised plan shows 46 parking spaces. The ordinance would typically require 31 spaces for the proposed development. There is one existing ground -mounted sign on the site. No new signage is proposed. The applicant notes that the typical hours of operation will be from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The applicant also notes that the main floodway channel of the creek as well as the additional right-of-way for Hilaro Springs Road will be dedicated as required by Public Works. To staffs knowledge, the only issue resolved is the requested waiver of improvements to Hilaro Springs Road. discussion by the full Commission. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: remaining to be one-half street This will require Staff recommends approval of the PD -I rezoning subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with the conditions noted in paragraphs D, E and F of this report. 2. Staff recommends approval of the variance for reduced b set ack from the floodway. 3. Staff recommends denial of the one-half street improvements t 4 waiver of o Hilaro Springs Road. July 23, 1998 SUBDIVISION ITEM NO.: 6 Cont. FILE NO.: Z -4790-A SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: Jerry Fitzpatrick was present, representing the application. Staff gave a brief description of the PD -I. Staff noted several items which needed to be shown on the site plan, including signage, building heights and individual parking spaces. It was noted that a variance from the required setback from the floodway would be required. Bob Turner, of Public Works, reviewed the Public Works requirements with the Committee. Street improvements to Hilaro Springs Road was briefly discussed. Mr. Turner indicated that a 15% in -lieu payment could be made for the improvements. It was also noted that the main channel of the creek should be dedicated to the city as floodway. After the brief discussion, the Committee accepted the presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission for resolution. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JULY 23, 1998) Staff informed the Commission that the applicant had submitted a letter requesting that the item be deferred to the August 6, 1998 agenda. Staff supported the deferral request. The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for inclusion within the Consent Agenda for deferral to the August 6, 1998 agenda. A motion to that effect was made. The motion passed by a vote of 11 ayes and 0 nays. 5