HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemo from PlanningProject: Trinity Assisted Living
Location: 1353 W. lst Street
Applications: rezone and conditional use permit
Highlights of Proposed Development: The Applicant, Elisha Ricky, is requesting a Rezone (RZ)
of 0.32 acres frorn R-4 (Low-Density Residential) to O-T (Old Town) zoning district.
Concurrently, the applicant is also requesting Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approval for two
UDC requirements: 1) to operate a 24 hour nursing care facility and 2) construct a new 2,100
square foot addition to the existing residence that does not meet the Downtown Meridian Design
Guidelines.
Other: The existing building (2,200 square feet) is currently operating as an 8 person residential
care facility and the owner is proposing to expand her business to operate as a 16 patient nursing
care facility. Nursing Care Facilities are a prohibited use in the R-4 zoning district. Therefore the
applicant is requesting O-T zoning which requires CUP approval and strict adherence to the
specific use standards in UDC 11-4-3-29.
Elevations: Yes In lieu of full compliance with the Downtown Meridian Design
Guidelines, staff is recommending that the applicant modify the street facing fa~ade to include
materials referenced in the design guidelines. The applicant shall incorporate larger windows
(3X3) and add brick or stone accents along the entire east fa~ade of the building.
Commission Recommendation: approval at their May 15, 2008 public hearing.
Summary of Commission Public Hearing:
i. In favor: Doug McCleery, Hilda McCleery, John Cole, Mike Smith, Daythun Cole
ii. In opposition: Gayle Wilde
iii. Commenting: None
iv. Written testimony: See below
v. Staff presenting application: Bill Parsons
vi. Other staff commenting on application: None
Key Issue(s) of Discussiori by Commission: The parking stalls located in front of the site.
Key Comrnission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation: None
Written Testimony since Staff Report: Staff received a letter dated Apri130, 2008 from a Ms.
Dianna Stacey explaining her reasons for denial of the project. Staff did not receive the letter
until after the May 15 hearing. A copy of the letter has been forwarded to the Clerk and placed in
the file.
Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: Concerns expressed by Ms Stacey.
Also, please note that staff is NOT recommending a DA. This is, however, an available option to
address any concerns that Mayor or Council may have with the proposed use.
Notes:
6/ 17/2008