2015.10.20 Planning Packet Combined

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Conclusion In addition to the details outlined above regarding the office use, parking and signage, Zoning Code Section 8-130 states that no special use shall be recommended by the Planning Commission unless the following findings are made (staff responses in italics): a. That the establishment, maintenance, or operations of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort of the general public. The establishment of this business should have little impact, if any, on the public health, safety, morals, and comfort of the general public. The use will be primarily office in nature, the number of vehicles kept on site for sale will be limited to five, and the tenant space and associated parking is not visible from adjoining public roadways. The nature of the applicant's business, via online marketing, and parking storage limits and conditions will prevent the typical retail dealership environment, which would not be compatible with adjacent and nearby uses. b. That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purposes already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood. The proposed business will be conducted within an established businesses area. Lastly, as of the date of this report, no public inquiries have been received. c. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district. Not applicable. This area is fully developed and the proposed use would be conducted within an existing building. d. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided. Adequate utilities, roads, and drainage are provided on site. e. That the special use shall, in all other respects, conform to the applicable regulations of the district in which it located. Staff has reviewed all relevant issues with regard to this business operating out of an existing tenant space and with conditions placed on the operation of the business, staff finds this criterion to be met. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the Special Use Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. No more than 5 vehicles, in addition to employee or customer vehicles, are permitted on site during business hours. Further, the applicant may only store a maximum of 5 vehicles on site outside business hours. 2. Any vehicles located on the property, whether advertised for sale or not, shall be operable, in good repair, and be properly licensed.