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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#3 Special Use Permit Wayne'sMemo To: Planning Commission Members From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner, AICP Date: August 23, 2010 SubjectSpecial Use Permit : – Wayne’s Auto Body - #2010-38 –3170 Redwing Boulevard REQUEST Mark and Tiffany Beer, owner of Wayne’s Auto Body, seeks approval of a Special Use Permit to allow for an automobile service station at 3170 Red Wing Boulevard. An automobile service station is a use by special permit in the C-4 Community Regional Commerce District. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The Planning Commission reviewed the Site Plan for the Auto Body shop at its August 9, 2010, meeting and voted (7-0) to recommend approval. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Comprehensive Plan Classification The 2020 Comprehensive Plan designates the property as C, Commercial. The proposed use is consistent with the plan. Zoning Classification The property is zoned C-4, Community Regional Commerce in which automobile service stations are allowed by special use permit. Adjacent Zoning and Land Use The property is surrounded on 3 sides by commercial uses including a veterinary clinic, hotel, and restaurant. Existing Condition The site is 1.53 acres and vacant. Proposed Improvements The site will be developed with a new 4800 square foot building and a parking lot. A fence will be installed to screen outdoor storage of vehicles. On the south side of the building, the fence will be six feet tall and solid vinyl. On the west side of the property, the fence will be a six foot tall chain link with privacy slats SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVIEW Special Use Permit Provisions The Zoning Code defines and regulates special uses as follows: Uses that would not be appropriate generally or without restriction throughout the zoning district but, if controlled as to number, area, location, or relation to the neighborhood, would not detract from the public health, safety, and welfare. Special uses may be permitted in a zoning district if specific provision of such special uses is made in this Zoning Ordinance. Access and Circulation Vehicular access is adequate. Parking Parking requirements for auto service is as follow: UseRequirementSpaces RequiredProposed Auto Service1 per 500SqFt 1012 (4,800finished) Trash and Recycling Enclosure Awaste enclosure building must be constructed as follows: 1)Wall materials and colors shall be consistent with the main building 2)Outdoor storage such aswaste materials, palettes, boxes, debris, vehicles, and the like shall be prohibited unless it is screened from public view with a fence. The applicant is proposing to install afence that will screen outdoor storage of vehicles. On the south side of the building, the fence will be six feet tall and solidvinyl. On the west side of the property, the fence will be a six foot tall chain link with privacy slats. Signage All building signage will require a permit to be obtained from the Planning Department. Oil Disposal and Gasoline The applicant disposes of oil at Goodyear and the oil does not stayon the property for more than twenty-four hours. The applicant has a hazardous waste generator’s license. Paint and paint filters are disposed thru a company called Special Waste Disposal, Inc. The paint filters are put in plastic bags and put in 55 gallon drums. The paint thinner is ran thru a recycler and it is turned into sold waste, which is then put in a 55 gallon drum. SWDI picks the drums up 2-3 times per year. Neighborhood Comments Notification was sent to property owners within 350 feet of the proposed activity. No comments have been received at this time. STAFF REVIEW Staff believes this is a good location for a service station as there are no incompatible uses in the area and the area is surrounded by commercial uses. RECOMMENDED ACTION Approval of the Special Use Permit is recommended subject to the following conditions: 1)All work to be performed on vehicles shall be conducted inside the building. 2)Adherence to the Drinking Waters Surface Management Area (DWSMA) requirements for disposal of waste fluids including operational floor drains. 3)All waste fluids shall be contained within the building and disposed of in accordance with state, county, and federal requirements. 4)Maintaining Waste Generators license. 5)A trash and recycling enclosure must be constructed for outside dumpster storage. The enclosure must be enclosed on all four sides, and be constructed with materials to match the primary building. 6)Approval may be subject to an annual review of conformance to the provisions of the special use permit. 7)Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made towards the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the approval is null and void. 8)A solid fence (vinyl or slated chain link) is required for parking and storage of serviceable vehicles outside of the building. ATTACHMENTS • Location Map • Exterior Rnderings e • Site Plan