STAFF REPORT. To: Planning Commission Meeting date: October 12, 2016 Item: UN Prepared by: Robert Eastman

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1 #14) UN THE SPRAY GUY SPECIAL USE PERMIT PUBLIC HEARING STAFF REPORT To: Planning Commission Meeting date: October 12, 2016 Item: UN Prepared by: Robert Eastman GENERAL INFORMATION: Applicant: Owner: Requested Action: Location: Lot area: The Spray Guy Victor De Brouwer To approve a special use permit to allow a Vehicle Repair Facility 4245 Production Court Approximately 1.01 acres Parcel Number: Comprehensive Plan: Existing land use and zoning: Surrounding land use and zoning: Heavy Industrial Industrial; M-1, Business Park Industrial District North: Industrial; M-1, Business Park Industrial District East: Industrial; M-1, Business Park Industrial District South: Industrial; M-1, Business Park Industrial District West: Industrial; M-2, General Industrial District BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The applicant is requesting Planning Commission approval of a use permit to allow a vehicle repair facility. According to the letter of intent, the applicant is seeking a use permit to allow automotive body work and vehicle painting. The proposed auto repair facility is

2 predominately a vehicle painting facility. The applicant is requested the use permit for the entire site including the 7,160 square foot building. The applicant intends to use two paint booths, located within the building. The proposed building is located on Production Court. The building was constructed in 1995 and is not fully compliant with the industrial design standards. The building is a standing seam metal building with a mezzanine above the office area. A metal awning runs across the front of the building, between the two floors. The parking area is bisected by a wall with a chain link gate on both sides the north and south sides of the building. Access to the site is from two existing curb cuts located along Production Court. The site plan indicates that the site contains 18 off-street parking spaces. Only one roll-up door is provided to the building, however, the internal design of the building will allow multiple cars to be serviced. DEPARTMENTAL COMMENTS: Public Works: Building Safety: Fire Department: No Comments. No Comments. No Comments. ANALYSIS: The site currently contains a vacant industrial building. The proposed use will use the entire building and is compatible with the surrounding uses. In January 2016, the City Council approved Ordinance 2742 which allows auto repair facilities within the M-1, Business Park Industrial District. The use is appropriate at this location and the use permit is warranted. Architecturally, the building is not in compliance with the industrial design standards. The building is metal building currently with a metal awning running across the front. The roof line is pitched and is constructed of corrugated metal. However, the building was constructed before adoption of the design standards and the exterior is not being altered by this application. Landscaping is provided along Production Court, however some plants have died and need to be replaced. Foundation landscaping is not provided at the customer entrances to the building and space is not available to correct the deficiency. In accordance with the Zoning Ordinance, after the public hearing, 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:

3 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. RECOMMENDATION: The Community Services and Development Department recommends UN be approved with 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. 2. That all work shall be performed within the building. 3. All vehicles awaiting repairs shall be stored inside the facility or within the screened storage area to the rear of the site. 4. The chain link gates shall be replaced with opaque metal gates.

4 ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Intent Site Plan Building Elevation (photos) Location & Zoning Map

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