09-24-07 Item 4F, PC07-22 CUP at 3900 Bethel Drive

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Since the parking stall expansion in the proposed locations were not included on the 1996 Master Plan, a conditional use permit amendment is required to amend the Master Plan. No variances are needed or requested for this application. Findine:s of Fact Staff offers the following fifteen findings of fact for the University Commons for the Planning Commission's consideration: General Findings: 1. The applicant is proposing to expand parking in three locations: a. 27 new stalls along Seminary Drive b. 49 new stalls to the Upper East Lot (north) c. 36 new stalls to the Upper East Lot (south) 2. Parking is a permitted use in the B-1 Zone. 3. The proposed parking expansion was not included on the Master Plan approved in Planning Case 96-026. A conditional use permit amendment and site plan review are required to amend the Master Plan to include the proposed parking lot expansion. 4. The proposed parking expansions meets all setback requirements. 5. The proposed parking expansion does not exceed the lot coverage limits for the campus. On the Conditional Use Permit Amendment/Site Plan Review: 6. The proposed parking expansion is not expected to have any significant impact on traffic or parking conditions since no change in the campus population is expected from this building. 7. The proposed parking expansion will not produce any permanent noise, glare, odors, vibration, smoke, dust, air pollution, heat, liquid, or solid waste. Temporary noise and dust may be created during construction. 8. The parking expansion includes the use of pervious pavers, which may help reduce the storm water impact of the proposed project. 9. The proposed parking expansion is not expected to have any impacts on campus population or density. 10. The park dedication fee is not applicable to this application. 11. The proposed building does not conflict with the City's Comprehensive Plan or the intent of the Zoning Code. On the Landscaping Plan: 12. The parking expansion requires the removal of21 trees for a total of285 caliper inches. 13. The Zoning Code does not have specific landscaping requirements for parking lot expanSIOns. 14. The applicant is proposing to plant 40 new trees for a total of 110 caliper inches. 15. The parking expansion is unlikely to have a significant visual impact from neighboring properties since the nearest property is approximately 300 feet to the east across Highway 51. \\Metro-inet\ardenhillslPlanning\Planning Cases\2007\07-022 Bethel Parking Expansion CUP Amendment and Site Plan Review (PC Approved)\092407 - CC Report - Bethel CUP Amendment and Site Plan Review.doc Page 2 of4