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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5241 Staff AnalysisOctober 31, 1989 SUBDIVISIONS tem No. 5 Name: Location: Philander Smith College Conditional Use Permit (Z-5241) The northwest corner of Izard and West 14th Streets. Own er/App„Ii ,c„ant : Philander Smith College/ David A. Cowan Pro P ,._os_al: ._ To place modular buildings on site in two phases: Phase I will be two buildings (1,679 square feet) containing music classrooms, rehearsal areas and office space; and Phase II which will be one building (1,959 square feet) that will contain a daycare center (50 child capacity) or additional office space. The two phase development will be constructed on 2.27 +/- acres of land that is zoned "R-4". ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS: 1. Site Location Adjacent to two collector streets (14th Street and Chester Street) and one residential street (Izard). 2. Comp_at i_bi I._i.ty.. wi th__Nei gh.borhood The site is abutted by vacant land and an office use (college) to the north and east, and by commercial uses to the south and west. The proposed uses should be compatible with the surrounding area. 3. On -Site Drives.. and Parking. .................................................... The proposal calls for one access to be taken from Izard Street as well as 18 parking spaces. 4. Screening and Buffers The applicant is proposing to use the large open area and the existing trees as landscaping. 1 October 31, 1989 SUBDIVISIONS I tem No. 5 (Cont inued).��m�....___ 5. Analysis The staff foresees no adverse land use impact as a result of this proposal. The proposed parking (18 spaces) exceeds the ordinance requirement by one space. Finally, the applicant needs to be advised that the modular buildings will be required to meet City Building Codes. 6. City Engineer Comments (1) As a building permit condition, the applicant will be required to remove the existing driveway apron and replace the curb and gutter on Izard Street, extend the sidewalk approximately 100 feet southward on Izard Street to West 14th Street, and construct a handicap ramp at 14th and Izard Streets. (2) Conform to detention and excavation ordinance requirements. 7. Staff Recommendation Approval, subject to the applicant agreeing to comply with City Engineering comments nos. 1 and 2. SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE REVIEW: The applicant was present and agreed to comply with the staff's recommendation. There were no unresolved issues. PLANNINGCOMMISSION ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Commission voted 9 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position to approve the application as recommended by the staff, reviewed by the Subdivision Committee and agreed to by the applicant. 2