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Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Variance to a Site Plan for Urban Garages, Phase I, Located at 8400 West University Drive
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Direction for Strategic and Economic Growth
(1C: Provide a strong city economy by facilitating a balance between industrial, commercial, residential, and open space)
MEETING DATE: September 12, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Development Services - Planning Department
CONTACT: Jake Bennett, Planner II
Caitlyn Strickland, AICP, Planning Manager
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Director of Planning
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL DATE: September 21, 2021 (Original Application)
November 1, 2021 (Revised Submittal)
November 23, 2021 (Revised Submittal)
February 8, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
February 23, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
February 28, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
May 3, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
May 16, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
June 28, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
July 25, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
August 17, 2022 (Revised Submittal)
June 22, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
September 5, 2023 (Revised Submittal)
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 denial of the proposed site plan variance request due to lack of conformance with Section 146-132 (Fences, Walls, and Screening Requirements) of the Zoning Ordinance.
However, if the applicant's request is approved, the following conditions of approval shall apply:
1. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall satisfy the conditions as shown on the Standard Conditions for Site Plan Approval Checklist, attached.
ITEM SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing to construct an approximately 42,460 square foot commercial development.
Typically, site plans can be approved at the staff level; however, the applicant has requested a variance, which requires consideration b...
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