Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2011 06 09

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Planning Commission Staff Report June 9, 2011 openings that will act as windows. The roof is a shed roof design which will be skinned by a metal material which will act as the roofing material. Each structure will be painted to protect the wood from the elements. Landscaping Existing – currently the property is fairly barren, with limited landscaping. There is an existing tree to the south of the existing structure; otherwise, the rest of the property consists of pea gravel and bare ground. Proposed – the applicant is proposing to locate some planting beds on the southwest corner of the property. There is a planting material list included in the application packet. Because the planting beds are located in the vision clearance area, staff has requested the planting materials be limited to 30 inches in height. The remainder portion of the lot will be constructed of crusher fines to permit pedestrian access over much of the site. Floodplain Zoning The property is located in the AH floodplain zone as established by Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) map # 08013C0557, revised on October 4, 2002. Pursuant to Section 17.56.150.B “…temporary or permanent structures associated with any such open use shall be considered a restricted use, shall require a floodplain development permit, and shall be subject to the provisions of section 17.56.160 (flood regulatory district regulations). Therefore the applicant must apply for and receive a floodplain development permit from the Board of Adjustment prior to construction of the structures within the existing floodplain. The applicant has acknowledged the requirement of the floodplain development permit and will be applying for the July 20, 2011 Board of Adjustment meeting. SPECIAL REVIEW USE CRITERIA: Louisville Municipal Code § 17.40.100 (A) lists five criteria to be considered by the Planning Commission in reviewing a Special Review Use application, which follow. The Planning Commission is authorized to place conditions on their recommendation of approval, if they believe those are necessary to comply with all of the criteria. 1. That the proposed use/development is consistent in all respects with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan and of this chapter, and that it would not be contrary to the general welfare and economic prosperity of the city or the immediate neighborhood; The Comprehensive Plan (Plan) encourages a vibrant mix of land use along with neighborhood stability to meet the needs of the Louisville citizenry. This proposed use provides such vibrant use by providing a variety of commerce and agricultural produce. Staff concludes this criterion has been met. 4