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The proposed use is consistent with the spirit and intent of the comprehensive plan. <br />The property is located in the Rural Context area of the Comprehensive Plan, which is <br />more automobile oriented compared to the urban and suburban patterns of <br />development. The use contributes to the economic prosperity of the city through <br />development of a vacant property. The nearest carwashes in Louisville are located <br />along the South Boulder Road corridor and further west within the McCaslin Blvd <br />corridor. This location is underserved and should be provide convenient access for <br />commuters along the S. 96t" St corridor, increasing revenue for the city. Staff finds the <br />proposal meets this criterion. <br />2. That such use/development will lend economic stability, compatible with the <br />character of any surrounding established areas; <br />The proposed use and development will improve the economic stability in the city and <br />through appropriate site design is compatible with the character of the surrounding <br />established areas. This portion of the PUD application does not require any waivers <br />and meets or exceeds all applicable design standards with staff's proposed condition of <br />approval for additional landscape screening. Staff finds the proposal meets this <br />criterion. <br />3. That the use/development is adequate for the internal efficiency of the proposal, <br />considering the functions of residents, recreation, public access, safety and such <br />factors including storm drainage facilities, sewage and water facilities, grades, <br />dust control and such other factors directly related to public health and <br />convenience; <br />Staff finds that the use and development is appropriately designed when considering <br />access and safety. The lot is adjacent to the private north -south private drive, ultimately <br />connecting to the full movement signalized intersection with S. 96t" Street. The site <br />meets all technical standards for grading and drainage, utilities and connects to the new <br />8-foot detached sidewalk along the property frontage. Staff finds the proposal meets <br />this criterion. <br />4. That external effects of the proposal are controlled, considering compatibility of <br />land use; movement or congestion of traffic; services, including arrangement of <br />signs and lighting devices as to prevent the occurrence of nuisances; <br />landscaping and other similar features to prevent the littering or accumulation of <br />trash, together with other factors deemed to affect public health, welfare, safety <br />and convenience; <br />The development plans, with the proposed condition, provide adequate controls on the <br />external effects through site layout, appropriately designed lighting, landscaping and <br />vehicular circulation. Staff finds the proposal meets this criterion. <br />Water Mill Carwash PUD & SRU Page 9 of 16 <br />PC — October 14, 2021 <br />23 <br />