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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on the Request by Pogue Engineering & Development Company, Inc., on Behalf of Early B. & Lena Milstead, for Approval of a Request to Rezone Less than 16 Acres from "ML" - Light Manufacturing District to "PD" - Planned Development District, Generally to Modify the Development Standards and Allow for a Homeless Shelter and Related Uses, Located Approximately 350 Feet North of Power House Drive and on the East Side of State Highway 5 (McDonald Street)
Summary
MEETING DATE: January 8, 2013
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Brandon Opiela, Planning Manager
Samantha Gleinser, Planner I
APPROVAL PROCESS: The recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission will be forwarded to the City Council for final action at the February 5, 2013 meeting.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request with the following special ordinance provisions:
1. The use and development of the subject property shall conform to the requirements of Section 146-90 (ML - Light Manufacturing District) of the Zoning Ordinance, and as amended, except as follows:
(a) Homeless shelter uses are permitted on the subject property.
(b) Parking for a homeless shelter shall be provided at a ratio of one parking space per dwelling unit.
(c) No screening shall be required between the shelter, daycare, or retail uses on the subject property and adjacent properties.
(d) Any non-industrial uses developed on the subject property shall be subject to the "other non-residential uses in non-industrial districts" standards as specified in Section 146-139 (Architectural and Site Standards) of the Zoning Ordinance, and as amended.
(e) One canopy tree shall be provided for every 30 linear feet along State Highway 5 (McDonald Street) and may be clustered to enhance visibility of retail uses.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: December 10, 2012 (Original Application)
December 20, 2012 (Revised Submittal)
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is requesting to rezone approximately 15.56 acres of land, located approximately 350 feet north of Power House Drive and on the east side of State Highway 5 (McDonald Street) from "ML" - Light Manufacturing District to "PD" - Planned Development District.
The Samaritan Inn is looking to buy a larger tract of land in order to increase its current facilities. The Inn is proposing to relocate its existing store to the proposed site, as well as construct a new homeless shelter on the property. In addition, the Inn wishes to operate a daycare facility where its residents will have a safe place to leave their children during working hours and/or job interviews.