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HomeMy WebLinkAbout562-BA DATE: October 4, 2007 TO: Board of Adjustment FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for a variance to the minimum side yard setback from 20' to 10'. FILE: 562-BA STAFF REPORT William Rios, representing Hermes Architects, Inc., has applied for a variance to the minimum side yard setback from 20' to 10' for a carwash that is being built at 8391 College. Prior to the construction of the new convenience store and carwash, the existing store and carwash will be demolished. The 3,700 sq. ft. carwash is part of 6,100 sq. ft. Speedy Stop Foodstore that is being constructed at the southeast corner of College and Major. A portion of the east property line abuts RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) zoning. Under those circumstances, a 20' minimum side yard is required. The applicant states that while it may be possible to relocate the carwash by the 10' margin, it would reduce the distance between the fueling station and curb, thereby creating congestion and the potential for vehicular and pedestrian accidents. The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all three conditions necessary for approval have been met. Exhibits are attached. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION Notices mailed to property owners 17 . Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition . GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES APPLICANT: William Rios, representing Hermes Architects PROPERTY OWNER: C.L. Thompson, Inc. LOCATION: 8391 College LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Tr. 133 and Parts of Tr. 143 and 165, C. Williams Survey, Ab. 59 EXISTING ZONING: GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District PROPERTY SIZE: 1.053 acres, more or less EXISTING LAND USES: Convenience store FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be outside 500-year floodplain SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING: NORTH: Commercial GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District EAST: Residential, commercial GC-MD, RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District SOUTH: Commercial GC-MD WEST: Vacant GC-MD COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area STREETS: College Street - Major arterial with a 110' wide right-of-way, 6 lanes with a left turn lane; Major Drive - Major arterial with a 120' wide right-of-way, 4 lanes with a left turn lane DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter WATER: 3" and 6" water line SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: 8" sanitary sewer lines