04-20-2015 Planning Commission Packet

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FILE#15-3729 � 16 April 2015 ' Page 2 of 3 states the planning commission may recommend and the councii may grant a conditional use permit on the basis of the appiication and the evidence submitted, further the city must find that the proposed use at the proposed location is or will be: (1) Consistent with the community management plan; (2) Compliant with the zoning code, including any conditions imposed on specific uses as required by article V, division 3 of the City Code; (3) Adequately served by police,fire, roads, and stormwater management; (4) Provided with an adequate water supply and sewage disposal system; (5) Not expected to generate excessive demand for public services at public cost; (6) Compatible with the surrounding area as the area is used both presently and as it is planned to be used in the future; (7) Consistent with the character of the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; (8) Compatible with the character of buildings and site improvements in the surrounding area, unless a change of character is called for in the community management plan; (9) Not expected to substantially impair the use and enjoyment of the property in the area or have a materially adverse impact on the property values in the area when � compared to the impairment or impact of generally permitted uses; (10) Provided with screening and buffering adequate to mitigate undesirable views and activities likely to disturb surrounding uses; (11) Not create a nuisance which generates smoke, noise, glare, vibration, odors, fumes, dust, electrical interference, general unsightliness, or other means; (12) Not cause excessive non-residential traffic on residential streets, parking needs that cause a demonstrable inconvenience to adjoining properties, traffic congestion, or unsafe access; (13) Designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact; (14) All exterior lighting shall be so directed so as not to cast glare toward or onto the public right-of-way or neighboring residential uses or districts; and (15) Not detrimental to the public health, public safety, or general welfare. Additionally a conditional use permit may be granted subject to such conditions as the council may prescribe. With regard to this application a majority of the above conditions are generally applicable. Specifically regarding Items 3, 4 and 5: The proposed structure, as well as the parking and driveway improvements will be adequately served by the necessary stormwater, water, and sewage treatment systems; should not generate an excessive demand for public services at a cost to the public; and are compliant with the zoning code. Regarding Items 6 through 10: These criteria essentially ask whether the proposed improvements are appropriate and in character with the surrounding land and neighborhood; and will not have a negative impact on the surrounding properties. Staff believes the proposed winter training building will have no adverse impact on surrounding lands. The building will be screened by existing vegetation from Sixth Avenue and will have limited use according to the applicant's description (Exhibit C). Items 11 through 15 require that the project be designed to take into account the natural, scenic, and historic features of the area and to minimize environmental impact. As well as mitigate any lighting, glare or nuisance conditions. The proposal will have minimal if any environmental impacts and should not result in creation of nuisance conditions. The proposed