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FILE#15-3780 <br /> October 19,2015 <br /> Page 2 of 2 <br /> action on the Conditional Use Permit application. <br /> The attached Planning Commission report outlines the original proposal. <br /> Responding to the Planning Commission and public comment,the applicant has provided <br /> locations of similar businesses in the metro area so that the Planning Commission can observe <br /> these operations. Additionally, the applicant revised the plan, including relocating the entrance <br /> door from the SW corner of the building to the NW corner of the building. The outdoor relief <br /> areas are separated,one near the NW corner of the building, and a smaller one near the SW <br /> corner of the building. The property owner's garage will remain in the NE corner of the building. <br /> Landscaping. The applicant proposes converting the front paved area to grass and landscaping. <br /> Mulch and landscaping is proposed along the new sidewalk running along the west side of the <br /> building. The existing vegetation at the north and north east corner of the property will be <br /> maintained. The Planning Commission should discuss if this vegetation meets the intent of the <br /> fence or hedge requirement of Section 78-646 (f): <br /> Sec. 78-646. -Area, height, lot width, setback requirements and design <br /> requirements. <br /> (f) Fencing. Wherever a B-1 retail sales business district abuts an R district, along <br /> the side or rear lot line, a fence or compact evergreen hedge no less than 50 <br /> percent opaque nor less than six feet in height shall be erected along the <br /> abutting lines except within the required front yard. <br /> The landscaping should be trimmed and cleaned to project a more upscale appearance. In <br /> addition, a fence should be constructed between the subject parcel and the adjacent residential <br /> property for additional screening. <br /> Public Comments <br /> The Planning Commission received several comments during the public hearing. Adjacent <br /> residential property owners are worried about noise and its impact on their property. One <br /> adjacent business commented favorably on the proposal. <br /> The Planning Commission should discuss if the noise mitigation strategy(building layout, building <br /> construction, business operation) is sufficient to mitigate area concerns. <br /> Issues for Consideration <br /> 1. Does the Planning Commission find the proposed use addresses the standards for <br /> Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan approval, and thus are appropriate uses on the <br /> property? <br /> 2. The Planning Commission should discuss if the noise mitigation strategy is sufficient to <br /> mitigate area concerns. <br /> 3. Does the Commission find it necessary to impose conditions in order to mitigate the <br /> impacts created by the granting of the requested conditional use permit? <br /> 4. Are there any other issues or concerns with this application? <br />