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<br />Page 5 of 9 <br /> <br />or County to remove any portion of the proposed walkway shown within the <br />easement, this would be done without replacement. <br /> <br />4. Bicycle Parking – The city code states bicycle parking shall be located in a safe, designated <br />area and should be within 50 feet of the primary building entrance. Bicycle racks shall be <br />visible either from within the building or the public right-of-way. For commercial uses, <br />one (1) bicycle parking space shall be provided for every 20 automobile parking spaces. A <br />minimum of two (2) parking spaces is required. <br />a. The Applicant has stated in their application that they are intending to add bicycle <br />racks as part of this project, but it is not stated how many spaces would be provided. <br />Based on the number of post outdoor patio remodel off-street parking spaces, the <br />Subject Property would be required to install 14 bicycle parking spaces. <br /> <br />Zoning Code Text Amendments <br /> <br />The purpose of the B-2 General Business District is to: <br /> Be a place in which people can live, work and play. <br /> Create a compact, architecturally diverse, pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly community <br />with a distinct identity. <br /> Provide a connected sidewalk system and places for people to gather and socialize. To <br />implement design standards to promote an attractive environment with lasting and <br />sustainable value. <br /> Group compatible retail and service business uses that tend to draw trade that is naturally <br />interchangeable and promotes business prosperity. <br /> Provide an adequate supply of businesses and professional service areas to meet the needs <br />of the residents. <br /> Minimize the effects of traffic congestion, noise, odor, glare and similar safety problems. <br /> <br />According to the Applicant, the proposed ordinance amendment will enhance the recreation <br />activities within the community to all ages. Their narrative states that a bowling alley is primarily <br />a winter recreational activity. The requested ordinance amendment will help their business <br />increase the customer visits to include the spring and summer months. <br /> <br />Currently the city code is absent of land use language permitting any type of commercial recreation <br />activity outside of the building in any of the zoning districts. To allow this land use, the City’s <br />Zoning Code would need to be amended to add a definition for Commercial Recreation – Outdoor <br />and to designate this type of land use as an accessory use in the B-2 General Business District. <br />Staff has prepared text amendments based on the Applicant’s narrative as well as a few other text <br />amendment considerations for “Commercial Recreation - Outdoor” language within Sections <br />1305.04 Definitions, 1320.04 Purpose of Districts, 1320.05 Land Use Chart and 1325.02 <br />Accessory Uses. <br /> <br />Applicant’s Narrative: <br />1) Add a definition for Commercial Recreation – Outdoor - Section 1305.04 Definitions <br />a. Commercial Recreation – Outdoor: An accessory commercial recreational use <br />conducted outdoor including but not limited to horseshoes, bocce ball, or cornhole.