1994-02-23 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

. . . 2-23-94 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 Ms. Ratner announced that a public hearing was scheduled for an application from U-Haul Real Estate Company, represented by Ron Kadane of Clayton Engineering Company for an amendment to the previously approved Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 15,000 square foot public storage building at 7270 Olive. The Vice Chairperson noted the Commission's procedures and criteria for reviewing conditional use permits. She specifically stated that the Plan Commission must consider whether the use: a) complies with all applicable provisions of the Zoning Code; b) at the specific location will contribute to and promote the community welfare or convenience; c) will not cause substantial injury to the value of neighboring property; d) complies with the overall neighborhood development plan and existing zoning district provisions; and e) will provide, if applicable, off- street parking and loading areas in accordance with the standards contained in the Zoning Code. The Vice Chairperson called upon the applicant. Mr. Ron Kadane of Clayton Engineering stated that he represents George Henry of the U-Haul Real Estate Company who wishes to construct a 15,000 square foot public storage building on the property at 7270 Olive. Mr. Kadane gave an overview of the proposal. He further stated that they have a letter of no influence concerning the flood way and that Tim Moffitt, Assistant City Engineer, has stated that it is feasible that the building can be constructed in compliance regarding floodplain issues. He stated that the use is compatible with the uses in the surrounding area and will generate more sales tax for the City. Ms. Peniston asked about the proposed landscaping. Mr. Kadane stated that U-Haul is agreeable to put plantings along the east side and is willing to comply with requests of the City. The Vice Chairperson called on Planning Director, Al Goldman to provide the staff report. Mr. Goldman stated that virtually the entire site is in the flood way . Despite the letter indicating the apparent feasibility of building in the floodway, He does not see how building this large a structure in the floodway contributes to the welfare of the community nor can he understand how an obstruction of this size in the floodway can avoid causing injury to upstream property. The application indicates that the applicant desires to amend its Conditional Use Permit in order to expand its existing facility by adding a 15,000 square foot building for public storage. The application provides no information regarding the parking and out-door display areas for the existing facility. No transitional yard is provided on the south where the property abuts residential development. This is particularly critical because the floor level is raised as much as six feet above the existing grade with an exposed retaining wall facing the residential units. The proposed self storage building consists primarily of small storage spaces accessible from interior corridors, which requires a sophisticated security system to operate properly. No information has been provided on security arrangements. Unless adequate security is provided the facility will adversely affect police resources and city costs. A number of other deficiencies are: No space has been provided for landscaping along the perimeter of the parking lot. The chain link fence is not protected from parking stalls by a highway guard, curb or wheel m-2-23.plc