TO: Planning Board Members
FROM: Gregg Harding, Assistant Planning & Zoning Division Manager
DATE: 5/15/2023
CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT: 6
SUBJECT:
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23 W. Cervantes Street - Conditional Use Application
Zone PC-1
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BACKGROUND:
Joseph Jacobs is requesting a Conditional Use Permit at 23 W. Cervantes Street. The purpose of the conditional use is to convert the existing service station into a restaurant.
The subject property is located in PC-1 which is North Hill’s preservation commercial district. Per Sec. 12-3-107. - Conditional Use Permit, any proposed development or redevelopment of property within the PC-1 zoning district may apply for conditional uses listed under the zoning regulations for that district.
The following summarizes the allowed conditional uses and the standards for approval:
(d) Standards for approval. A conditional use may be approved by the city council only upon determination that the application and evidence presented clearly indicate that all of the following standards have been met:
(1) The proposed use shall be in harmony with the general purpose, goals, objectives and standards of the city comprehensive plan, the land development regulations, or any other applicable plan, program, map or regulation adopted by the city council.
(2) The proposed use will not adversely affect the public health, safety or welfare.
(3) The proposed use shall be compatible with the surrounding area and not impose an excessive burden or have substantial negative impact on surrounding or adjacent uses.
(4) The proposed use shall be provided with adequate public facilities and services, including roads, drainage, water, sewer, and police and fire protection.
(5) The proposed use will not create undue traffic congestion.
(6) The proposed use shall minimize, to the extent reasonably possible, adverse effects on the natural environment.
This application has been routed through the various City departments and utility providers. The comments received to date have been included in the attachments.
RECOMMEND CODE SECTIONS
Sec. 12-3-10(2)c.3. Historic and preservation land use district, North Hill preservation district, PC-1 preservation commercial district.
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Sec. 12-3-107 Conditional use permits.
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