2021-11-02 P & Z Packet - Revised

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November 2, 2021 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 5 of 10 RE: Shingle Creek Capital, LLC - Rezoning and Conditional Use Permit Main Street Median Site access is only to Main Street via the two existing curb cuts. There is a raised median in Main Street which allows only right-in/right-out movements to the site, also posing a challenge for typical retail users that rely on full, quick, easy access. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT A CUP would be considered by the City Council only if the rezoning is approved. Otherwise, the requested use with outside storage is not allowed in the current B-2 zoning district. Regardless of what the Planning & Zoning Commission recommends on the rezoning, we suggest that the Commission take up the issues in the CUP so that there can be guidance to the City Council on these issues if needed. CUP Criteria The Centerville zoning code has criteria for reviewing a CUP in Section 156.320(B) (2). The applicants respond to these criteria in their narrative - that the use is necessary, desirable, and will contribute to the public welfare; that the use will not have adverse impacts on adjacent property; and that the proposed use will permit development and use of neighboring property. Parking The site plan proposes 24 customer parking spaces for the retail showroom of about 2,000 sq ft, or about 12 spaces per 1,000 sq ft, which is more than adequate (code requires 6/1000 sf). The site plan does not clearly indicate if there are handicapped spaces provided, but there needs to be at least one van accessible space per ADA requirements. City code requires parking or proof of parking for warehousing at a rate of 2 spaces per 1,000 sf of gross floor area. The applicant should show where these spaces would be provided on their site plan. Landscaping The landscape plan indicates 15 new spruce trees, two new maple trees and one existing tree to be saved. All other areas of the site outside the building, parking and storage area should be seeded or sodded with an appropriate ground cover. The staging/storge area is to be fenced, but we don't have details on the fence, which must screen views from the right-of-way and adjacent properties. A more detailed landscape plan will need to be provided, reviewed and approved, prior to approval of a CUP. City code requires more extensive landscaping than is shown. Lighting The narrative notes that lighting will be added in the staging/storage area, but a lighting plan was not submitted. All lights must be downcast, cutoff type fixtures that allow no more than 0.5 footcandle onto the public right-of-way of Main Street. A detailed lighting plan, including a photometric analysis will need to be submitted prior to approval of a CUP.