HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from PlanningProject: Jamaica Me Tan Retail Building
Location size of property and existing zoning:
The subject property is generally located on the north side of Fairview Avenue approximately 1/2 a
mile west of Eagle Road and is currently zoned C-G (General Retail and Service Commercial). The
site totals 0.75 acres and is located on Lot 3, Block 1, of the Mallane Subdivision (PP-00-021, FP-03-
001).
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
1. North: Offices, zoned L-O
2. East: Commercial / Retail, zoned C-G
3. South: Commercial, zoned C-G; Industrial, zoned I-L
4. West: Vacant, zoned RUT in Ada County
Application: Conditional Use Permit
Overall Project Description & Subdivision Information:
The Applicant, Darren Blaser, is requesting Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval to construct an
11,000 square foot, multi -tenant retail building. Jamaica Me Tan is proposed to be one of eight (8)
businesses housed within the subject building.
A Conditional Use Permit would typically not be required for this project, as retail uses are
principally permitted in the C-G district. However, per the conditions of final plat approval, all
development within Mallane must obtain Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval prior to submittal
of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance application.
Summary of Proposed Streets and/or Access:
The access to the subject site will be from the extension of internal drive aisles that connect to
previously approved access points to Fairview Avenue and Hickory Way to the west. The Applicant
appears to be in compliance with the conditions set forth in the approved final plat for Mallane
Subdivision.
The Applicant is also proposing to construct a new driveway to Fairview Avenue located near the
west property line. A majority of this proposed shared driveway is on the County -zoned parcel. Staff
is generally supportive of the access points and parking lot design, provided ACHD approves the
location of the shared driveway to Fairview Avenue and that a cross -access agreement is recorded
that allows both this property and the property to the west access to the proposed driveway.
Existing Constraints and Opportunities:
1. Staff is generally supportive of the access points and parking lot design, provided ACHD
approves the location of the shared driveway to Fairview Avenue and that a cross -access
agreement is recorded that allows both the subject property and the property to the west access to
the proposed driveway.
Landscaping:
1. Width of street buffer(s): Twenty-five feet (25') of landscape buffer required on Fairview
Avenue, an arterial road. Improvements along Fairview Road have already been completed,
including the 35-foot of landscaping buffer.
2. Percentage of landscaped area: —15.6%
3. Other landscaping standards: UDC 11-3B-8 requires landscaping within and around parking lots.
The landscaping standards for parking lots will be applied prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Zoning Compliance permit (See Exhibit B, Conditions of Approval).
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial
Compliance with Comprehensive Plan: Yes
Compliance with UDC: Yes
Elevations: Yes. Only for the south and west fagades.
Outstanding Issue(s) for Commission:
1) The Applicant did not provide elevations of the east -facing facade, as required by Staff. The
Commission must decide if approving / denying the project is warranted with / without said
elevation.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the subject CUP application subject to the Conditions shown in Exhibit B.
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