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Applicable Regulation <br /> Land Use Amendment <br /> Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan are periodically reviewed by the Planning Commission and, <br /> when the Commission deems necessary, recommends changes to the City Council. The Planning <br /> Commission and Council have the most discretion in evaluating amendments to the Lane Use Plan, and <br /> in this case a super majority of the Council will be required to approve the change. <br /> Staff supports the proposed Land Use Amendment as the two uses (industrial and open space) will <br /> remain in the area, but they will be re-configured to improve their function and usability. <br /> Plat <br /> Section 30-375 of the city ordinance outlines the findings necessary for City Council approval of a plat: <br /> 7. The proposed subdivision is consistent n ith the honing regulations (article VI of this chapter) and conforms in all <br /> respects nith all requirements of this Code, including the honing regulations and this article. <br /> The subdivision complies with all performance standards outlined in the zoning ordinance and has <br /> direct access to a public street. The subdivision conforms to all requirements of this code. <br /> 2. The proposed subdivision is consistent n ith all applicable general and specialized city, county, and regional plans, <br /> including, but not limited to, the city's comprehensive development plan. <br /> Upon approval of the proposed land use amendment the subdivision will be consistent with the <br /> Comprehensive Plan. The Park and Recreation Commission will review the project for compliance <br /> with their Park and Recreation Master Plan and will make the appropriate recommendation to the <br /> City Council. The subdivision accommodates access to all vacant and existing parcels. <br /> 3. The physical characteristics of the site, including but not limited to topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibilio to <br /> erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development and <br /> uses contemplated. <br /> The project will include large areas of gravel parking and office building(s). The site is located out of <br /> the floodplain and does not impact existing wetlands. Submitted plans show compliance with city <br /> standards, and the conditions of approval help to ensure the project complies with all drainage <br /> standards. The site is suitable for the proposed development. <br /> 4. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for mater supply, storm drainage, sen age transportation, erosion <br /> control and all other services,facilities and improvements othenrise required in this article. <br /> Stormwater is addressed as if the property met state and county standards for an operating salvage <br /> yard. Staff has included this as a condition of approval to ensure the proposed subdivision makes <br /> adequate provisions for all services and facilities in the area. <br /> S. The proposed subdivision avill not cause substantial environmental damage. <br /> The subdivision does not detrimentally impact any environmentally sensitive areas. <br /> 6. The proposed subdivision avill not conflict with easements of record or zrith easements established by judgment of a <br /> court. <br /> The application packet included an easement vacation for existing platted roads within the project <br /> area. The easements within the project area will be vacated, and a new roadway easement will be <br />