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PLANNING REPORT <br /> DATE: September 15, 2011 <br /> CASE: LP2011-001 <br /> SUBJECT: Site Plan request to consider allowing a 3rd driveway approach at 1901 <br /> Sioux Boulevard <br /> APPLICANT: Peter Murlowski <br /> REQUEST&BACKGROUND <br /> The applicant is requesting a Site Plan approval to allow construction of a third driveway curb <br /> cut/approach at 1901 Sioux Boulevard. Zoning Code Section 11-020 (8) (G) states that "no <br /> property under common ownership is entitled to more than two curb cuts or access points unless <br /> a site plan for a greater number is approved by the City Council". The property currently has <br /> one curb cut providing access to a detached garage in the side street yard. The applicant wishes <br /> to install a horseshoe driveway, requiring two additional access points for a total of three. To <br /> accomplish the horseshoe driveway the applicant would install one of the access points on the <br /> side street side (Kiowa Ave) and the other one in the front yard to Sioux Boulevard. <br /> To staff's knowledge, this is the first request for a third driveway access point. Generally, the <br /> Site Plan procedure is reserved for commercial and industrial property. Based on the code <br /> language of Section 11-020 (8) (G), staff consulted with the City Attorney to confirm the <br /> appropriate approval process entailed review and approval of a Site Plan. The City Attorney <br /> reviewed the code language and confirmed both the Planning Commission and City Council <br /> should determine whether or not to approve the third driveway access point. <br /> ATTACHMENTS <br /> A—Resolution <br /> B—Project Location Map <br /> C—Zoning Map <br /> D—Aerial Photo <br /> E—Applicant Narrative <br /> F—Proposed Site Plan <br /> G—Photos (provided by the applicant) <br /> FINDINGS <br /> Section 11-020 (8) (G). Driveway and Curb Cut Standards. <br /> SITE CHARACTERISTICS <br /> Location: 1901 Sioux Boulevard <br /> Lot Size: 13,321 SF (0.31 acres) <br /> Topography: <br /> Comprehensive Plan Designation: Low Density Residential <br /> Zoning: R— 1, Single Family Residential <br /> Surrounding Land Uses <br /> North: single family homes <br /> South: single family homes <br /> East: single family homes <br /> West: single family homes <br />