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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes February 21, 2023 Page 2 1 application noted that the activity at the site may eventually expand to include fresh and 2 frozen food preparation for sale in groceries and restaurants. 3 4 The building is a 14,447 square foot structure that occupies the extent of the site, with its 5 attendant parking and circulation spaces. The building exterior would be modified only 6 slightly through the refitting of an existing doorway with a frost stoop to meet building code 7 exiting requirements. The applicant further notes that no exterior signage would be provided, 8 with the exception of directional/identification signage over existing entrances. 9 10 The plans show parking along the east wall of the main building, and along the north wall of 11 the “warehouse” portion of the building. A single at-grade dock door serves the warehouse 12 portion of the building along that north wall as well. No additional docks are proposed. The 13 applicants indicate the potential for 2 semi or box trucks serving the site, with no overnight 14 parking, along with 2 vans for deliveries, which would be parked in existing parking spaces. 15 16 Staff has reviewed the project for land use compliance with the intent and policies of the 17 City’s Comprehensive Plan, and for zoning consistency with the L-1, Light Industrial District 18 as a baseline. In summary, the Comprehensive Plan promotes use of the subject properties 19 that reflect the proposed industrial uses in the area. The proposed Conditional Use Permit 20 meets the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for the baseline district zoning standards. 21 22 The zoning ordinance lists the following required findings for consideration of a Conditional 23 Use Permit: 24 25 City Council action. A conditional use permit may be granted only by a majority vote of all 26 members of the City Council after determining that: 27 1.28 The use is one of the conditional uses specifically listed for the district in which the 29 property is located; 2.30 The City Council has specified all conditions which the City Council deems necessary to 31 make the use compatible with other uses in the area; 3.32 The use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of persons residing 33 or working in the vicinity or to the values of property in the vicinity; and 4.34 The use will provide a service or a facility which is in the interest of public convenience 35 and will contribute to the general welfare. 36 37 Mr. Grittman included the land use application, CUP application plans, public hearing notice 38 and draft resolution in the packet for the Commission. 39 40 The Planning Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit to allow the proposed 41 catering facility in the proposed location with the following conditions: 42 1.43 Issues related to utilities shall be subject to comment and recommendation by the City 44 Engineer. 2.45 Consideration of comments by other City Staff. 46