STAFF REPORT. To: Planning Commission Meeting date: February 10, 2016 Item: UN Prepared by: Marc Jordan

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1 # 15 ) UN FAST TOWING SPECIAL USE PERMIT VEHICLE IMPOUND YARD PUBLIC HEARING STAFF REPORT To: Planning Commission Meeting date: February 10, 2016 Item: UN Prepared by: Marc Jordan GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Property Owner(s): Requested Action: Purpose: Location: Fast Towing, Inc. Donovan Properties, Ltd Approval of a special use permit To allow a vehicle impound yard / automobile impound yard 4220 Donovan Way Parcel Number(s) Lot Area: Comprehensive Plan: Existing land use and zoning: 12 ± acres Heavy Industrial Industrial, M-2, General Industrial District Surrounding land use and zoning: North: Industrial and outside storage; M-2, General Industrial District West: Industrial and outside storage; M-2, General Industrial District East: Interstate 15 right-of-way South: Industrial; M-2, General Industrial District BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant is requesting Planning Commission approval to allow a vehicle impound yard / automobile impound yard. The land use designation for the subject site is Heavy Industrial. The property and surrounding area is currently zoned M-2, General Industrial

2 District. The subject site is approximately 12 acres in size. The subject site has been developed with two (2) office buildings, a small garage, and three (3) canopy structures. A block wall currently exists on the east property line next to the Interstate 15 right-of-way. A block wall is also in place for the storage area next to Donovan Way on the north side. A chain link fence with slats is currently located behind the perimeter landscaping on the west side of the property next to Donovan Way. According to the site plan, the applicant is proposing to use approximately six (6) acres of the site for the proposed vehicle impound yard. Specifically, the applicant is proposing to occupy the existing office building, and the two (2) large canopy structures, and the surrounding paved area. The subject site was originally developed and used for outdoor truss manufacturing. On November 8, 1989, the Planning Commission approved a special use permit (UN-53-89) for James Truss that allowed outdoor manufacturing on the subject site. According to Business License records, James Truss ceased operations in January of Afterwards, Harsco Infrastructure Americas, a contractor for scaffolds and bleachers operated on the subject site until January of In addition to the above referenced special use permit, the Planning Commission on March 13, 1991, approved a Site Plan Review (SPR-09-91) that allowed alternative screening for the subject site. Specifically, chain link fencing with slats was approved behind the perimeter landscaping on the west side next to Donovan Way. DEPARTMENT COMMENTS: Public Works: Fire Prevention: No Comment. No Comment. ANALYSIS: In addition to the requirements for a special use permit, a vehicle impound yard / automobile impound yard is permitted within the M-2, General Industrial District subject to the following: All vehicles shall be screened from view of all streets within 100 feet of the site by a solid, decorative wall at least eight feet in height. The height of the vehicles and/or equipment shall not exceed the height of the screening wall. The dismantling and servicing of any vehicle and/or parts of a vehicle within an automobile impound yard is prohibited. 2

3 All vehicles stored shall remain mechanically operable and licensed at all times. All areas for vehicular circulation and storage shall be paved with drainage controls to control and prevent excess runoff and standing water. The subject site has a history of being used for outdoor activities, such as outdoor manufacturing or storage. While a solid decorative wall is a requirement for vehicle impound yards, and normally for outdoor manufacturing or storage, previous approvals allowed the use of alternative screening methods for a portion of the site. As a wall currently exists next to Interstate 15 and for a portion of Donovan Way on the north side, staff has no objections to allowing the continued use of the alternative screening in place next to Donovan Way on the west side. Requirements for Approval of a Special Use Permit In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, the Planning Commission may, by motion, grant a special use permit if the Planning Commission finds, from the evidence presented, that all of the following facts exist: 1. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Master Plan and all applicable provisions of this Code and applicable State and Federal regulations; 2. The proposed use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the zoning district in which it is located and any applicable use-specific standards and criteria in Chapter of this Code; 3. The proposed use is compatible with adjacent uses in terms of scale, site design, and operating characteristics (such as, but not limited to, hours of operation, traffic generation, lighting, noise, odor, dust, and other external impacts); 4. Any significant adverse impacts anticipated to result from the use will be mitigated or offset to the maximum extent practicable; and 5. Facilities and services (including sewage and waste disposal, water, gas, electricity, police and fire protection, and roads and transportation, as applicable) will be available to serve the subject property while maintaining adequate levels of service for existing development. Staff has no objections to the proposed use. The proposed use is consistent with the proposed zoning, and the Comprehensive Plan. Staff does not anticipate any negative impacts on the surrounding properties. 3

4 RECOMMENDATION: The Community Development and Compliance Department recommends that UN be approved subject to the following conditions: Planning and Zoning: 1. That, unless expressly authorized through a variance, waiver or another approved method, this development shall comply with all applicable codes and ordinances. ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Intent Site Plan Building Elevations Clark County Assessor s Map Location and Zoning Map 4

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