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Staff ReportSTAFF REPORT Hearing Date: August 20, 2013 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Sonya Wafters, Associate City Planner 208-884-5533 SUF3JECT: Fast Eddy's - RZ-13-M6; CUP-13-006 (~E IDIAN:--- I. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST The applicant, Steve Eddy, has applied for a rezone (RZ) of 5.52 acres of land from the C-N to the C-C zoning district. A conditional use permit (CUP) is also requested to extend the business hours of operation allowed in the C-C zoning district when a property abuts a residential use from 6:00 am to 5:30 am seven days a week; and from 1.1:00 pm to 12:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays in accord with UDC I 1-2B-3A.4 for Fast Eddy's convenience store. See Seclio» IXAnalysis,for r~rore informatio~~. IL SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the proposed R7 & CUP with the conditions listed in Exhibit B, based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law in Exhibit C of the Staff Report. The Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission heard these items on .Iuly I8, 2013. At the public hearing, the Commission moved to recommend annroval of the suhiect RZ and CUP requests a. Summary of Commission Public Hearing: i. In favor :Steve Eddy ii. In opposition: None iii. Commenting: None iv. Written testimony: Steve Eddy v. Staff presenting application: Sonya Watters vi. Other staff commenting on application: None b. Key Issue(s) of Discussion by Commission: i. The UDC does not allow requests for extender c. Key Commission Change(s) to Staff Recommendation: i. None d. Outstanding Issue(s) for City Council: i. None III. PROPOSED MOTION Approval After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Numbers RZ-13- 006 & CUI'-13-006 as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of August 20, 2013, with the following modifications: (Adel any proposed modifications.) Denial After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, 1 move to deny File Numbers RZ-13-006 & CUP-13-006 as presented during the hearing on August 20, 2013, for the following reasons: (You should state specific reasons for denial and what the applicant could do to gain your approval with another application.) Fast F,ddy's RZ-13-006; CIJP-13-006 pq~;H; ~ Continuance I move to continue File Numbers RZ-13-006 & CUP-13-006 to the heating date of (insert continued hearing date here) for the following reason(s): (You should state specific reason(s) for continuance.) IV. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS A. Site Address/Location: The property subject to the rezone is located at 710, 730, 750, 770 & 790 W. Ustick Road; the property subject to the CUP is located at 710 W. Ustick Road, in the SE % of Section 36, Township 4 North, Range 1 West B. Owner(s): Steve Eddy 2151 N. Greenview Ct. Eagle, ID 83616 C. Applicant: Steve Eddy, ST Investments 2151 N. Greenview Ct. Eagle, ID 83616 D. Applicant's Statement/Justification: Please see applicant's narrative for this information. V. PROCESS FACTS A. The subject application is for a rezone and conditional use permit A public hearing is required before fhe Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council on this matter, consistent with Meridian City Code Title ] 1, Chapter 5. B. Newspaper notifications published on: July 1, and I5, 2013(Commission); July 29, and August 12, 2013 (City CounciD C. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: June 20, 2013(Commission); Ju~25 2013 City Cotmcip D. Applicant posted notice on site by: July 8, 2013(Commissiou); August 9, 2073 (City Cotmcil) VI. LAND USE A. Existing Land Use(s) and Zoning: The land use on the subject property consists of a variety of uses including a convenience store/fiiel facility/carwash, offices and restaurants. B. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning: North: Vacant property owned by the school district, zoned R-4 South: Ustick Road & rural residential property, zoned RUT in Ada County East: Residential property, zoned RUT in Ada County West: Vacant commercial property, zoned C-C Past Eddy's R7_,-13-006; CUP-13-006 PAGE 2 C. History of Previous Actions: • In 2000, the property received the following approvals: - Annexation (AZ-00-019) with an R-4 zoning district A developmeut agreement was required as a provision of annexation, recorded as Instrument No. 102067381; and - Preliminary plat (PP-00-018) for Cedar Springs Subdivision. • In 2003, the property received the following approvals: - Rezone (13Z-03-013) from R-4 to C-N; - Conditional use permit (CUP-03-067) for a plarwed development consisting of four (4) office buildings, a car wash, two (2) fuel pumps, and adrive-thru coffee stand in a C-N zoning district; and - Preliminary plat (PP-03-044) for Cedar Springs Professional Center consisting of 5 building lots and 1 common/other lot on 5.51 acres of land. • In 2004, a final plat (FP-04-074) was approved (Cedar Springs Subdivision No. 6). • hn 2005, the property received the following approvals: - A modification to tlne development agreement (RZ-03-013, Instrument No. 105058639) was approved to allow a car wash, coffee strand/kiosk, fuel pumps, and office uses as approved with CUP-03-067; - A modification to tine development agreement (MI-OS-008, InsUrument No. 105058639) was approved to include the addition of a convenience store and to allow the convenience store to operate 24 howl a day; and - A modification to the condifional use permit (MCU-OS-002) was approved to allow the operation of a 2,200 square foot convenience store and to remove the previously approved coffee kiosk. hn 2007, a modification to the development agreement (M[-07-001, Instrument No. 107158811) was approved to allow all principally permitted uses in the C-N district to be allowed on Lots 5, 6, 7, & 8, Block 25 instead of just office uses as previously approved. D. Utilities: 1. Public Works: a. Location of sewer: The existing buildings on this site are connected to City services. b. Location of water: The existing buildings on this site are connected to City services. c. Issues or concerns: None E. Physical Features: 1. Canals/Ditches Irrigation: There are no canals or ditches on this site. 2. Hazards: Staff is not aware of any hazards that exist on this site. 3. Flood Plain: This site is not within a flood plain. Fast Eddy's RZ-13-006; CUP-13-006 PAGE 3 VII. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES AND GOALS This property is designated Mixed Use -Community with a Neighborhood Center (N.C.) overlay on the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The purpose of the MU-C designation is to allocate areas where community-serving uses and dwellings are seamlessly integrated into the urban fabric The intent is to integrate a variety of uses, including residential, and to avoid mainly single-use and strip commercial type buildings. The N.C. overlay areas, the City seeks a centralized, pedesh•ian- oriented, identifiable and day-to-day, service-oriented focal point for neighborhood scale development. The proposed use of the site is not changing; the existing structures will continue to house a variety of cormnunity-serving uses. Staff finds the following Comprehensive Plan policies to be applicable to this property and apply to the proposed use (staff analysis in ifialics): • "Requh~e all commercial and industrial businesses to install and maintain landscaping." (2.01.03 B) There is arc existing landscaped sheet buffer on fihis site along W. UsXTck Road arad N. T~ewable tl>>enue in accord with UDC Table 11-2C-3 crud n~fiernal parkhtg lot landscaping. • "Locate industrial and commercial uses where adequate water supply and water pressure are available for fire protection." (3.04.02A) There is adeq~ttate ia~afier supply ar~d presszme available fio fine site for frre j~rofiecfiion. • "Locate small-scale neighborhood eormnercial areas within planned residential developments as part of the development plan." The existing small-scale conrmerclal deve]opmenfi ova this site provides n rar~iely of services to existing residential neighborhoods and vvTll proride services for fitt¢n•e neighborhoods in this cn•ea of the CTtJ~. For the above-stated reasons, staff is of the opinion the proposed use is consistent with the applicable comprehensive plan policies and is appropriate in this location. VIII. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE A. Purpose Statement of Zone: The pwpose of the C-C district is to provide for the retail and service needs of the community in accord with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan. Allowed uses in the C- Cdistrict are a larger scale and broader mix of retail, office, and service uses with access to arterials or nom~esidential collectors. B. Schedule of Use: Unified Development Code (UDC) Table 11-2B-2 lists the permitted, accessory, conditional, and prohibited uses in the C-C zoning district. C. Dimensional Standards: The dimensional standards listed in UDC Table 11-2B-3 for the C-C zoning district apply to development of this site. IX. ANALYSIS A. Analysis of Facts Leading to Staff Recommendation: 12ezone: The applicant's request to rezone 5.52 acres of land from the C-N to the C-C zoning district is consistent with the MU-C and N.C. designation shown on the FLUM. The C-C district is listed in the Comprehensive Plan as a possible zoning choice for MU-C designated areas. Past Eddy's R%-13-006; CUP-13-006 PAGE 4 This properly was platted as Cedar Springs Subdivision No. 6. The primary reason for the rezone is for extended hours of operation for the convenience store proposed on Lot 5. The C-N district limits business hours from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm. The applicant proposes to relocate the existing convenience store, currently located on the corner of Venable &Ustick on Lot 1, to the existing building directly to the east on Lot 5. The existing convenience store will then be used for storage. Retail use is a principal permitted use in the C-C district. However, when a commercial use abuts a residential use or dish'ict, business hours of operation are Ihnited fi•om 6:00 am to 11:00 pm unless otherwise approved through a conditional use permit (CUP). Conditional Use Permit (CUP): A CUP is requested to extend the business hours of operation for the convenience store from 1 1:00 pm to 12:00 am on Fridays and Saturdays; and from 6:00 to 5:30 am seven days a week. The CUP only applies to Lot 5 (710 W. Ustick Rd.). There is aye residence that abuts the site to the east at 650 W. Ustick Road; the FLUM designation for the residential property is MU-C. The applicant submitted a letter of support from the adjacent property owner in suppot t of the proposed rezone to C-C. Note: The com~enieJece store is currently allon~ed to operate 24 hours n dt0~ o» Lot 1 (770 tiV. Ustick Rd.) through a provision of t7~e existi»g development agreement. There is only one home that abuts this site to the east. Because that home is situated in line with the building where the convenience store is proposed, headlights from vehicles shouldn't shine in their windows creating a dishu'bauce as the parking Lot is located on the north side of the building away from the dwelling. The Commission and Council should consider any testimony from this homeowner in determining if the extended hours of operation requested by the applicant may presenta disturbance. Site Plan: A site plan is hlcluded in Exhibit A.2 that shows the configuration of the site, location of existing stntetnres and parking. Access: Access is provided to the site via W. Ustick Road and N. Venable Avenue. No new accesses are proposed. Parking: Adequate parking that meets the standards in UDC 11-3C-6 is provided on the site. Landscaping: There is existing landscaping on the site that complies with UDC standards. Certificate of Zoning Compliance: The applicant recently obtained approval of a Certificate of Zoning Compliance and Design review application from the Planning Division for the fagade improvements proposed to the convenience store. Staff recommends approval of the proposed RZ and CUP wiflt the conditions listed iti Exhibit B. X. >;XHIBITS A. Drawings l . Vicinity & Aerial Map 2. Site/Landscape Plan B. Conditions of Approval 1. Planning Deparhnent 2. Public Works DeparUnent 3. Fire Department Fast EAAy's R%-13-006; CUP-13-006 PAGE 5 4. Police Deparhnent 5. Sanitary Service Company 6. Ada County Highway District 7. Parks Depairtment C. Legal Description & Exhibit Map D. Required Findings from Unified Development Code Fast Eddy's RZ-13-006; CUP-13-006 PAGE C Exhibit A.1: Vicinity & Aerial Map Past F,dd}~'s RZ-13-006; CUP-13-006 pq~;P ~ Exhibit A.2: Site Plan (dated: 6/24/13) F'nst }iddy's RZ-13-006; CUP-13-006 PAGE 8 B. Conditions of Approval 1. PLANNING DEPARTMENT 1.1 The applicant shall comply with all previous conditions of approval associated with this site. 1.2 The business hours of operation for the convenience store proposed on Lot 5 are allowed from 5:30 am to ] 1:00 pm Monday thru Thursday and 5:30 am to 12:00 am Friday and Saturday. 1.3 The Applicant shall have a maximum of two (2) years to commence the use as permitted in accord with the conditions of approval listed above. If the use has not begun within two (2) years of approval, a new conditional use permit must be obtained prior to operation or a time extension must be requested in accord with UDC 11-SB-6F. ].4 Staff's failure to cite specific ordinance provisions or terms of Che approved conditional use does uotrelieve the applicant ofresponsibili[y for compliance. 1.5 The applicant shall complete all required hnprovements prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. It is unlawful to use or occupy any building or structure until the Building Official has issued a Certificate of Occupancy. 2. PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 2.1 Public Works has no concerns with this application. 3. FIRE DEPARTMENT 3.1 The Fire Department has no comments on this application. 4. POLICE DEPARTMENT 4.1 The Police Department has no concerns with this application. 5. REPUBLIC SERVICES 5.1 Republic Services has no concerns with this application. 6. PARKS DEPARTMENT 6.] The Parlcs Department did not submit comments on this application. Fast Eddy's RZ-13-006; CUP-13-006 PACE 9 7. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT In response to your request for comment, the Ada County Highway District (ACRD) staff has reviewed the submitted application and site plan for the item referenced above. The applicant shall be required to meet the following conditions of approval: • Pedestrian Ramp Updates Minor Improvements Policv: ACRD District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items. - _ Staff Comments/Recommendations: In accordance with District Policy 7203.3 the applicant should be required to update the existing ramps located in the following locations so as to be ADA compliant: - The driveway on Ustick Road approximately 300-feet west of Venable Avenue. • Comply with-all ACHD Standard Conditions of Approval (attached) as well as all ACRD Policies. • A traffic impact fee may be assessed by ACRD and will be due prior to the issuance of a building permit. This is a separate review process that requires direct plans submittal to-the Development Review staff at the Highway District. 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Rezone Findings: Upon recommendation from the Commission, the Council shall make a full investigation and shall, at the public hearing, review the application. In m•der to grant a rezone, the Council shall make the following findings: a. The map amendment complies with the applicable provisiars of the Comprehensive Plan; The Commission finds that the requested map amendment to C-C is generally consistent with the provisions of the Comprehensive Plan noted above in Section VII. b. The map amendment complies with the regulations outlined for the proposed dish•ict, specifically the purpose statement; The Commission finds that the requested map amendment to the C-C zoning district is generally consistent with the purpose statement of the commercial districts in that it will provide fa'the retail and service needs of the community. c. The map amendment shall not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare; The Commission finds that the requested zoning amenchnent will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. The site is already serviced by City utilities and emergency service providers. The Commission recommends that the Council consider any oral or written testimony that may be provided when determining this finding. d. The map amendment shall not result in an adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing public services within the City inchrding, but not limited to, school dish•icts; and, The Commission feuds that the requested zoning amendment will not result in any adverse impact upon the delivery of services by any political subdivision providing services to this site. e. The annexation is in the best of interest of the City (UDC 11-SB-3.E). The Commission finds rezoning this property to C-C is in the best interest of the City as it is listed in the Comprehensive Plan as an appropriate zoning district in MU-C desigtated areas. 2. Conditional Use Permit (UDC ll-SB-6E) The Commission shall base its determination on the Conditional Use Permit request upon the following: a. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and meet all the dimensional and development regulations in the district in which the use is -ocated. The Commission finds that the subject property is large enough to accommodate the relocation of the proposed convenience store and comply with the dimensional & development regulations of the C-C district (see Analysis Section IX for more information). b. That the proposed use will be harmonious with the Meridian Comprehensive Plan and in accm•d with the requirements of this Title. The Commission finds that the proposed use is consistent and harmonious with the UDC and Comprehensive Plan Futm~e Land Use Map designation of Industrial for this site. Note: the Past Eddy's R/,-13-006; COP-13-006 PAGE 13 yroposed use is a1n•incipally permitted arse in Xhe C-C disb•ica; the CUP requesX is sinap7y !o extend tlae business hours of operation us discussed in Secdion IX above. c. That the design, construction, operation and maintenance will be canpatible with other uses in the general neighbm•hood and witL the existing or intended character of the general vicinity and that such use will not adversely change the essential character of the same area. The Commission f nds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined hi this report, the proposed use of the property should be compatible with other uses in the general neighborhood and with the existing and intended character of the area. d. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions of the approval imposed, will not adversely affect other property in the vicinity. The Commission finds that if the applicant complies with the conditions outlined in this report, the proposed use will not adversely affect other property in the area. e. That the proposed use will be served adequately by essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, schools, parks, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal, water, and sewer. The Commission finds that sanitary sewer, domestic water, refuse disposal, and irrigation are currently provided to the subject property. The Commission finds that the proposed use will be served adequately by all of the public facilities and services listed above. f. That the proposed use will not create excessive additional costs for public facilities and services and will not be dehrimental to the economic welfare of the community. If approved, the applicant will be financing any improvements required for• development. The Commission finds there will not be excessive additional requirements at public cost and that the proposed use will not be detrimental to the community's economic welfare. g. That the proposed use will not involve activities m• processes, materials, equipment and conditions of operation that will be dehimeutal to any persons, property or the general welfare by reason of excessive production of traffic, noise, smoke, Fames, glare or odors. The Commission feuds the proposed use will not be dehimental to any persons, property or the general welfare of the area. h. That the proposed use will not result in the destruction, loss or damage of a natural, scenic or historic feature considered to be of major importance. The Commission finds that there should not be arty health, safety or environmental problems associated with the proposed use. Further, the Commission finds that the proposed use will not result in the desh~nction, loss or damage of any natural, scenic or historic feature of major importance. Fast Eddy's RZ-13-006; CUP-13-006 PAGE 8