From
Chris Hartmann
Title
SU151006 - Specific Use Permit - Import Auto Center, Inc. (City Council District 2). Approval of a Specific Use Permit for used auto sales and to codify existing non-conforming Automotive Business Related uses on the property. The site is 0.67 acres and is zoned Light Industrial (LI). The property is generally located south of Arkansas Ln. and east of Forum Dr. The owner is Hieu V Ha. (On October 5, 2015, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 8-1).
Presenter
Chief City Planner Jim Hinderaker
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
PURPOSE OF REQUEST:
2621 Skyway Dr. currently has non-conforming auto uses. The applicant is requesting approval of an SUP for used auto sales. Once a legal use has occupied a site, all non-conforming uses must cease, per Article 4 of the UDC. In order to retain all existing non-conforming uses, a specific use permit is being requested for the existing non-conforming auto uses; major auto repair and auto body repair.
ADJACENT LAND USES AND ACCESS:
Direction Zoning Existing Land Use
North LI Light Industrial Uses
East LI Light Industrial Uses
West LI Light Industrial Uses
South LI Light Industrial Uses
BACKGROUND:
August 18, 2015: Staff processed an application for a specific use permit for auto repair uses and auto sales.
September 24, 2015: The Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting was held. Staff met with the applicant to discuss the proposal. The proposal was cleared to move forward subject to conditions found in the recommendation section of this report.
September 25: A legal notice of the upcoming public hearing was mailed to affected property owners and a sign was posted on the property in accordance with the UDC.
October 5, 2015: This item is scheduled to be heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
October 13, 2015: This item is scheduled to be heard by the City Council.
PROPOSED USE AND CHARACTERISTICS
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