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Memo to Planning Commission/CU 03-28 September 23, 2003 Page 3 not comply with the minimtun rear yard setback. No new construction is proposed as part of this project. The property is within the urban service district but is not currently connected to municipal sewer or water. Sewer and water are available to the property. Outdoor Storage The outdoor storage area is proposed to be located on the north side of the building east of the entrance into the building. The area will be about 25 feet wide by 80 feet long (2,000 sr.). It will be endosed with an 8 foot high stockade fence and will be used to store cars that are being repaired. The applicant is also proposing to park semi trailers in the loading area on the south side of the building for extra storage space. They will be used to store auto parts and accessories. He indicated that there will be up to three trailers parked and that there will be at least one trailer parked there all the time. Parking and Access The site is currently has three driveways off of Ulysses Street. There is one driveway at the northern end of the site and two at the southern end. The applicant is proposing to eliminate the access at the northern end. Per the zoning code requirement, the area between the front of the building and the street will be paved with concrete curb and gutter. The driveway along the south property line does not comply with the 10 foot setback requirement; the site plan will have to be revised so that the minimum 10 foot setback is complied with. Each business will occupy 7500 square feet. The two businesses will require 29 total parking spaces, 25 for the auto repair business and 4 for the warehouse. No spaces are show on the site plan. However, there is sufficient room on site to accommodate the required parking. The existing loading doors will remain and be ut'flized by the two businesses. Grading, Drainage and Utilities Grading, drainage and utility issues are addressed in the City Engineer's memo. The property is within the urban service area but is not currently connected. Munidpal sewer and water are available to this site; the applicant has indicated that he will be connected to them. Landscaping The landscape ordinance requires 23 trees for this project. There are two oak trees along the railroads tracks that the applicant will receive credit for. Additional landscaping will be required to screen the outdoor storage area and the storage trailers. They will be required to submit a landscape plan that complies with the landscape ordinance. S:\PLANNING\Case Files\2003\CU 03-28 J & J Auto Specialties\cu03-28cc10-20.doc