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HomeMy WebLinkAbout721-OB DATE: November 19, 2007 TO: Planning Commission and City Council FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager SUBJECT: Request for an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Sections 30-24 and 30-33 to restrict the parking of commercial vehicles with more than two axles or that have a rated carrying capacity in excess of two tons on undeveloped properties zoned GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District FILE: 721-OB STAFF REPORT The Planning Manager recommends approval. The Community Development Department has been receiving complaints about the parking of large commercial trucks on undeveloped properties zoned GC-MD (General Commercial-Multiple Family Dwelling) District. The problem stems from vacant properties being owned by or leased to owners of large commercial trucks who need a place to park their vehicles when not on the road. The Zoning Ordinance currently allows by-right the parking of vehicles, including large trucks, as a primary use on properties zoned GC-MD, CBD, C-M, LI and HI.. A specific use permit is required for such parking in the RCR, NC and GC-MD-2 Districts. The parking of large trucks can impact those areas where GC-MD zoning is adjacent to or near residential zoning. Unlike those residential areas adjacent to RCR, NC and GC-MD-2 zoning, those individuals living adjacent to GC-MD zoned properties have little or no say on whether large trucks can be parked on those properties. Therefore, the Planning Manager is recommending that the parking of commercial vehicles with more than two axles or that have a rated carrying capacity in excess of two tons require a specific use permit on undeveloped properties zoned GC-MD. This recommendation would make the parking of such vehicles in a GC-MD District consistent with the RCR, NC and GC-MD-2 Districts and would allow for public input. This would not affect the accessory parking of trucks on developed property in a GC-MD District. The recommending changes are as follows: Sec. 30-24, Permitted Use Table: Sec. 30-33, Special Conditions 25. On undeveloped property in a GC-MD District, the parking of commercial vehicles with more than two axles or that have a rated carrying capacity in excess of two tons shall require the granting of a specific use permit.