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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Site Plan for Auto Repair and Sales (Da Shang Auto Sales and Repair), Located at the Northeast Corner of State Highway 5 (McDonald Street) and McMakin Street
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
MEETING DATE: May 22, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Samantha Pickett, AICP, Planning Manager
Brian Lockley, AICP, CPM, Director of Planning
APPROVAL PROCESS: The action of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the proposed site plan may be appealed to the City Council.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the proposed site plan with the following conditions:
1. The applicant receive approval of a variance to reduce the required landscape along State Highway 5 (McDonald Street) from 20 feet to 10 feet.
2. The applicant receive approval of a variance to utilize a living screen to screen the heating and air conditioning (HVAC) unit.
However the applicant is also requesting the following variances, of which Staff recommends denial:
3. The applicant receive approval of a variance to orient the overhead doors towards public right-of-way.
4. The applicant receive approval of a variance to utilize a living screen to screen the overnight storage parking spaces.
5. The applicant receive approval of a variance to utilize a living screen to screen the overhead doors from public right-of-way.
Prior to the issuance of a building permit:
1. The applicant revise the parking area to the north of the building to eliminate the partial space.
2. The applicant receive approval of the proposed spacing of the ornamental trees along State Highway 5 (McDonald Street), subject to review and approval by the Landscape Administrator.
3. The applicant revise the site plan to show all existing and proposed easements.
4. The applicant receive approval of the proposed sign locations, subject to review and approval of the Building Inspections Department.
APPLICATION SU...
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