Planning Commission Agenda and Packet 2008 07 10

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4. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of land use; movement or congestion of traffic; services, including arrangement of signs and lighting devices as to prevent the occurrence of nuisances; landscaping and other similar features to prevent the littering or accumulation of trash, together with other factors deemed to affect public health, welfare, safety and convenience; There does not appear to be a trash/recycle collection area shown on the site plan. Staff requires that a trash/recycling area be constructed on the site that will adequately serve this use. Such area should be identified on the plan set. The applicant has stated a future need for a sign on this building. Being that this structure is located in the CN zone district, the sign will be subject to the Sign Code regulations established in the LMC and the Commercial Design Development Standards and Guidelines (CDDSG). The drop-off, pick-up area is proposed for the east side of Main Street. Drop-offs and pick-ups occur at varying times during the day, given various staggered class times. Staff believes this criterion has been met. S. That an adequate amount and proper location of pedestrian walks, malls and landscaped spaces to prevent pedestrian use of vehicular ways and parking spaces and to separate pedestrian walks, malls and public transportation loading places from general vehicular circulation facilities. The public sidewalk system in place on Main Street is adequate to meet all pedestrian needs for the existing and proposed use. Staff believes this criterion has been met. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff finds the proposal to meet the special review use criteria. Staff recommends approval of the special review use application for The Patchwork School at 1428 Main Street, with the following conditions: 1. The applicant shall provide an all weather on -site parking area or a third party parking agreement with the property to the south for staff parking, being that the existing parking arrangement is currently off -site on BNSF Railroad right-of-way. The parking issue should be addressed prior to City Council. 2. A trash/recycling area shall be constructed on the site that will adequately serve this use. 3. The SRU site plan shall be modified to reflect signage on the street pickup/drop off lane. The east side of Main Street along the frontage of the subject property shall be signed for "pick up and drop off only" to allow for the eastern side of the street to remain free and clear for queuing. 4. The Special Review Use is granted to the applicant only and is for a maximum of 28 students. 4