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Memo to�iannin Commission Page 2 <br /> n} <br /> Jax�ry 24, 199 <br /> `f l <br /> S ANALYSIS <br /> The Planning Commission is directed to Section 900.12(15)(j) "Standard for <br /> Retail Shops and Stores". This brief section identifies the guidelines for <br /> approving a conditional use within the business park zoning district. Staff <br /> believes the convenience center is the exact type of commercial that was <br /> envisioned when drafting the business park zoning text. The convenience <br /> center as a whole will include some service-type businesses (fuel/convenience, <br /> dry cleaning), and others that will complement the business park <br /> (restaurants). <br /> As presented to the Planning Commission and City Council at previous <br /> meetings, the ideal concept within the business park would be to have certain <br /> commercial uses in close proximity to the intersections such Joplin and <br /> Highway 10, and from there transition into more of the industrial-type uses <br /> that fit within the business park. Once again, this proposed convenience <br /> center, given its location and size falls within those locational guidelines. <br /> ZERO LOT LINE DEVELOPMENT <br /> • The application also includes a request for a zero lot line development for a <br /> common driveway. The driveway would provide access to both the proposed <br /> convenience center and the commercial lot to the west. The zero lot line <br /> request has a benefit to both the City and developer. The common driveway <br /> eliminates the need for the developer to provide setbacks along the side <br /> property line, allowing more land within the lot to be utilized by building and <br /> parking area. At the same time, the City gains some benefit by reducing the <br /> number of curb cuts onto Business Park Drive and controlling access by way <br /> of shared driveways. For the most part, landscaped areas are still provided <br /> and the overall intent for required green space is not lost. <br /> SITE PLAN REVIEW <br /> The conditional use permit application has included a set of development <br /> plans for the convenience center. The following comments are offered based <br /> upon staffs review of the submitted plans. The developer has provided <br /> revised plans dated 1/18/95 addressing some of the earlier comments, <br /> however, the revised plans have also included some new elements such as the <br /> car wash. These new elements have not been fully analyzed and therefore, <br /> we will just have some general comments related to these new additions. <br /> • <br /> s:planning:pc:cu94-40 <br />