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'>~ ~.,. "' \ .~ '> "" Report #79- 487 September 19, 1979 '~ APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL USE PERMIT SP-88~ RCE CORPORATION PURPOSE To examine a request for a special use permit to construct a model unit. BACKGROUND APPLICANT: RCE Corporation Richard Ernst LOCATION: Generally north of Rice Creek Ro~d and west of the Rice Creek Shopping Center EXISTING ZONING: PROPOSED ZONING: B-3, General Business R-2t Two Family Residential AREA OF PROPOSED BUILDING: 36' x 321, 1152 square feet The City Council has not as yet considered the final plan or plat for PRO 127 and has not h~ld the second reading on the rezoning of the property. The applicant is proposing to construct a model unit on the site proposed for the condominium building under PRD #27. The applicant's reason for requesting the construction of the model is to secure sales for the condominium prior to construction. Under Section 7-030 a. of the Zoning Code which makesreference:to Section 7-020 i. model homes are permitted accessory uses in an R - 2 d i s t r i ct. Howe ve r tit see m s that t hi s pro p 0 S a 1 i s not w hat is usually considered a model home for the following reasons: 1. The unit will not be sold and inhabited'in this particular location; and 2. It will be situated on a temporary foundation. In light of these deviations it is the opinion of the tity Attorney that the applicarit must obtain a special use permit for the construction of this unit. In examination of theappli~ant's site plan, it should be noted that the mode 1 uni t wi 11 make use of the proposed dri veway and parking area for the 'proposed condominium under PRD #27. In additiont the applicant is proposing to install plantings to the north of the model to screen the model from the construction site for the condominium. The proposed landscaping seems inadequate becaus~ the applicant is not proposing any lanscapin9 along Ri~e Creek Road. The landscaping proposed for this area on the plan for the condominium site lhould be installed to screen the parking area from Rice Creek Road and to enhance the appearance of the model.