2000 Planning Commission Packets

Home Browse Search

Messiah PC Report March 15, 2000 Page 7 (3) Whether such use will tend to or actually depreciate the area in which it is proposed. (4) The character of the surrounding area. (S) The demonstrated need for such use. Staff feels that the impacts of this use and expansion thereto are potentially minimal, considering its 60-year history of operation without incident or complaint. As stated previously, it will be the applicant's responsibility to provide a landscape plan and response to the screening issue before a recommendation can be forwarded to the City Council. The use however is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, which designates this area as Institutional. Last, the need for the Church is clearly demonstrated from its continued presence and proposed expansion at this location. Recommendation: The following issues should be resolved prior to the Planning Commission taking action on this request: The applicant shall provide to staff a comprehensive and detailed landscape plan which takes into consideration possible screening solutions to help relieve any possible impacts to neighboring properly before the Planning Commission will take action on this request. 2. The applicant shall apply for and receive approval of a wetland buffer permit in conjunction with the development review and conditional use process. 3. The site plans shall be revised to show the accessory structure located toward the southeast corner of the lot rather than 35 feet from the front property line. 4. The site plans shall be revised if, in the determination of the Fire Marshal, the drive aisles or parking areas are not sufficiently designed to allow for fire department vehicle access. In addition, the Fire Marshall shall make a recommendation regarding the placement and location of fire hydrants to service the site. 5. Specifications for the garbage dumpster enclosure shall be indicated on the site plans. � l u✓�v�.e-�o James Ericson, Planner