11/12/2003 P&Z Packet - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

Circle -Lex VFW page 8 II• The project will create no such undesirable effects. i. Will not result in the destruction, loss, or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. • No such features exist on the site. Specific Conditions: Private lodges and clubs are allowed as conditional uses in the GB zone provided that: a. Adequate screening from abutting and adjoining residential uses and landscaping is provided. b. Adequate off - street parking and access is provided and that such parking is adequately screened and landscaped from adjoining and residential uses. c. Adequate off - street loading and service entrances are provided and regulated where applicable by Section 3, Subd. 6. of this Ordinance. • The review has discussed these issues, and they are addressed in the plans and conditions of approval. ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD ACTION The Environmental Board reviewed the project on October 29, 2003. The Board's recommendations are attached. They focus on parking and lighting. The parking needs are probably higher than suggested by the applicant, and the parking lot likely will need to be reconfigured. This report explains above that the lighting plan does not meet city standards. RECOMMENDATION As discussed in this report, there are a number of issues that should be addressed prior to approval. Several of these issues are so important, that the rest of the plan depends on them. For example, the ponding must not be in the right of way and the ponding and parking areas are major site design issues. Further reduction of parking may necessitate reduction in the size and capacity of the building. The right of way issue also needs clarification. The fundamental layout of the site must be determined acceptable before the P & Z can recommend approval. Because of this, staff recommends tabling the project. This will allow the applicant to redesign the ponds and parking as well as reexamine the other issues. The list below includes the issues that need to be addressed before P & Z approval (the first five) as well as conditions that should be attached to the eventual approval (6 — 20).. 1. Ponds shall not be in the road rights of way. 2. The right of way discrepancy must be resolved. 3. Parking needs must be met.