5F, Planning Case 12-010 - CSM Site Plan Review at 4293 Lexington Avenue S

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coverage standards for the paxcel. This requirement is met by the proposed plans. C. Exterior Finish — Meets Requirements — The Code requires the exterior finish of accessory structures to be compatible in appearance and materials used with the principal structure served by the accessory structure. The proposed garage would be constructed of brick and EIFS in a color and texture that match the building materials of the existing principal structure. D. Landscaping and Tree Preservation — Meets Requirements - Five significant trees would be removed as a result of this application. The Code allows up to ten percent of the existing significant caliper inches on site to be removed without mitigation. The proposed amount to be removed is far below this threshold. Based on the size of the addition, additional landscaping is not required. E. Lighting — Meets Requirements — No additional lighting is proposed as part of this project. F. Parking, Loading and Circulation — Meets Requirements — No parking stalls would be lost as a result of this application. City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the City Public Works Director and Building Inspector have reviewed the project and have not expressed any objections to the proposal. Building permits will be required and all building and fire code requirements will be met. City Planner Meagan Beekman reviewed the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the proposal meets the requirements of the Zoning Code and if they would adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood or the community as a whole. She offered the following findings for consideration: 1. The subject property is located in the I-1 Zoning District 2. The proposed accessory structure is a permitted use in the I-1 District. 3. Accessory structures in the I-1 District require a site plan review. 4. The proposed accessory structure would be 1,807 square feet and 14 feet in height. 5. The proposed accessory structure meets all lot coverage requirements. 6. The proposed accessory structure meets all setback requirements. 7. The proposed accessory structure matches the color, texture and building materials of the principal structure to which it is accessory. 8. No parking would be lost as a result of this application. 9. The proposed tree loss due to the project would not trigger the City's tree preservation ordinance requirements. City Planner Meagan Beekman reviewed notice was mailed to property owners within three-hundred fifty (350) feet of the subject property and no comments were received regarding this application.