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Page 2 of 4 spaces are accessible parking spaces that will be relocated near the patio within the existing parking lot. A Site Plan Review is required in any Business, Industrial, or Multiple Family Zoning District when there is the reorganization of parking, drives, and entrances. As part of the application, the Applicant is also requesting a zoning code amendment to allow for commercial recreational use to be conducted outdoors in the B-2 Zoning District. Currently, the city code limits any commercial recreational activity to be conducted within an enclosed building (i.e. indoors). The Applicant is proposing that the allowance for a commercial recreation – outdoor would be limited to being an accessory use only when conducted in conjunction with a commercial recreation – indoor land use. Additionally, their narrative notes that restrictions could be included in the amended ordinance language such as capping the evening hours for which the outdoor recreational activity would be allowed (i.e. 10 PM) or no high voltage lighting (i.e. flood lights). Findings of Fact The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their April 5, 2023 meeting and have offered the following findings of fact for your consideration. General Findings: 1. The Applicant has submitted an application for Site Plan Review at 1273 West County Road E to expand the existing outdoor patio that will include an accessory outdoor commercial recreation area. 2. The Subject Property is located within the B2 General Business District and is guided as Community Mixed Use on the 2040 Land Use Plan. 3. Through the Site Plan Review, the Applicant is seeking approval to remove five off-street parking spaces and reconfigure the location of accessible parking spaces in order to expand the outdoor patio space. 4. The Applicant is proposing to add approximately 1,350 square feet of new impervious surface for the expanded outdoor patio area and is converting approximately the same square footage of existing impervious surface to a permeable surface with the addition of artificial turf on the Subject Property. 5. The proposed plan does not conflict with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Code or the Comprehensive Development Plan for the City. 6. The application is not anticipated to create a negative impact on the immediate area or the community as a whole. 7. The proposed plan will not produce any permanent noise, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste, and other nuisance characteristics. 8. The proposed plan is not anticipated to have any impact on traffic or parking conditions. 9. The outdoor patio and accessory commercial recreation – outdoor area would be in compliance with all provisions of the Zoning Code. 10. A public hearing is not required for Site Plan Review.