2009-01-26 Regular Council Meeting Agenda

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new development and substantial redevelopment along Olive Boulevard reviewed under a site plan or a conditional use permit process comply with the Olive Boulevard Design Guidelines; so that said sections, as so amended shall read as follows: 34-123.1 City council review. In conducting its review, the council shall consider the staff report on the site plan and document findings of fact based directly upon the particular evidence presented to it supporting the conclusion that the proposed site plan review: 1. Complies with all applicable provisions of this chapter; 2. At the specific location will contribute to and promote the community welfare or convenience; 3. Will not cause substantial injury to the value of neighboring property; and 4. Is consistent with the comprehensive plan, neighborhood development plan (if applicable), the Olive Boulevard Design Guidelines (if applicable), and any other official planning and development policies of the city; 5. Will provide off-street parking and loading areas in accordance with the standards contained in Article 7 of this chapter. In determining whether the evidence supports the conclusions required by Section 34-123.1 of this chapter, the council shall consider the review criteria established as follows: 1. The proposed use complies with the standards of this chapter, including performance standards, and the standards for motor vehicle oriented businesses, if applicable, as contained in Section 34-132.3 of this article; 2. The impact of projected vehicular traffic volumes and site access is not detrimental with regard to the surrounding traffic flow, pedestrian safety and accessibility of emergency vehicles and equipment; 3. The proposed use will not cause undue impacts on the provision of public services such as police and fire protection, schools and parks; 4. Adequate utility, drainage and other such necessary facilities have been or will be provided; 5. The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding area; 6. The proposed use will not adversely impact designated historic landmarks or districts; and 7. Where a proposed use has the potential for adverse impacts, sufficient measures have been or will be taken by the applicant that would negate, or reduce to an acceptable level, such potentially adverse impacts. Such measures may include, but are not necessarily limited to: a. Improvements to public streets, such as provision of turning lanes, traffic control islands, traffic control devices, etc.;