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November 24, 2020 Page 4 of 6 impact on the neighboring property. He reported the Planning Commission reviewed this request and recommended approval based on the findings of fact and conditions. Mayor Johnson noted the applicant, Jim Bryant was in the meeting. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consider Resolution Approving a Site Plan and Nonconforming Use Variance for Jamatar II LLC and Everest Properties LLC to reconfigure previously approved shared parking arrangements. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Allen to adopt a Resolution approving a Site Plan Amendment and Nonconforming Use Variance to Authorize a Reconfiguration of Parking between the Properties at 441 Old Highway 8, 750 4th Street NW and 755 4th Street NW based on the findings of fact and conditions. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated this area of the City has significant history dating back before our present zoning code resulting in multiple legal nonconformities and an arrangement of uses that would not occur under present development standards. The present property owners have determined that “fixes” put in place to address parking issues over 20 years ago are not operating as intended, and are preventing efficient use of the land in this area. The proposed site plan amendment and variance are needed to address these long-standing problems. Staff commented further on the benefits of the proposed request and explained the applicant has not provided staff with a turning movement study. It was noted the Planning Commission reviewed this request and recommended approval based on the findings of fact, conditions, and requiring the applicant to provide DCAD with a turning movement study. Mayor Johnson asked if the flooding of this property was being addressed through this request. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola explained the applicant has been working with Director Schlichting to address the drainage and grading concerns. Councilmember Fynewever thanked staff for their work on this request. She requested further information regarding the safety of the parking spaces near the extension of the storage area. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola reported Stinson Electric would be fencing in this area as an outdoor storage area and the parking would be shifted closer to the building. Councilmember Allen inquired if a road would be extended through this area. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola indicated a road would not be extended through this area. Councilmember Allen stated he supported this matter moving forward if the turning safety and drainage issues are addressed with staff. Councilmember Jacobsen concurred. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 3. Accept and Acknowledge the City’s Final CARES Funding Uses. Motion by Councilmember Allen, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to accept and acknowledge the City’s final CARES Funding Uses. 2. Consider Resolution Approving a Site Plan and Nonconforming Use Variance for Jamatar II LLC and Everest Properties LLC to reconfigure previously approved shared parking arrangements. 3. Accept and Acknowledge the City’s Final CARES Funding Uses.