Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 06 09

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Planning Commission Staff Report June 9, 2011 amount of plants grown on this property – most of the produce being sold will be shipped in by the tenant. There will not be anything perishable stored in the structures afterhours and each tenant will need to secure a business license and a license from the Boulder County Health Department prior to operation. Site Plan There is an existing structure located near the center of the site, towards the western property line. The applicant is proposing the placement of 4 shed type structures east of the existing structure. Two of the structures will be 400 square feet in size (10” X 40”) and two structures will be 200 square feet (10’ X 20’). The structures will be laid out in a horseshoe design which will create a pedestrian plaza. There will also be some outdoor seating areas located just south of the existing market. Setbacks: Existing - The existing setbacks are as follows: Front 56 feet Side north 15 feet south 20 feet Rear 27 feet The minimum setbacks established in the CC zone district are as follows: Front 0 feet * Side 5 feet Rear 20 feet * A front yard setback is not required in the downtown commercial core. Proposed– the proposed addition will retain the following setbacks: Front 10 feet Side north 5 feet south 0 feet Rear N/A Parking will be provided off the western alley. There will be a total of 5 parking spaces created, all of which will be used for the existing market and the outdoor market. Additional parking will be permitted along the Front Street and Elm Street. The applicant has shown an pedestrian access point from the alley parking lot to the pedestrian mall on the north side of the lot. Staff recommends a similar access point be provided from the parking lot to the pedestrian mall on the south side of the lot. Architecture The proposed structures will be wood constructed shed-type structrues anchored to permanent footers. The design details include OSB siding and wood trim framed 3