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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-1107 ADROIT FINDINGSAdopted 11-7-89 Readopted 1-16-90 BEFORE THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON NOVEMBER 7, 1989 IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING ACTION #89-161, REQUEST FOR ) ANNEXATION AND ZONE CHANGE FOR 1.03 ACRES ON THE SOUTH ) SIDE OF WASHINGTON STREET, 250 FEET EAST OF THE INTER- ) SECTION OF WASHINGTON AND JEFFERSON STREETS. ALSO IN- ) VOLVES SITE REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A ) NEW OFFICE BUILDING. ) APPLICANT: ADROIT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. ) FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDERS RECITALS: 1) Tax lot 1103 of 391E 14A is located on Washington Street, 250 feet east of the intersection of Washington and Jefferson Streets and is zoned RR-5 (County). 2) The applicant is requesting Annexation and Zone Change for 1.03 acres of property, and Site Review approval for the construction of a 7000 square foot office/warehouse. Site improvements are outlined on the site plan on file at the Department of Community Development. 3) The criteria for approval of an Annexation are found in Chapter 18.108.180 and are as follows: That the land is within the City's Urban Growth Boundary. B. That the proposed zoning and project are in conformance with the City's Comprehensive Plan. C. That the land is currently contiguous with the present City limits. D. That public services are available or can be made available to the site. E. That a public need for additional land, as defined in the City's Comprehensive Plan, can be demonstrated. The criteria for Site Review approval are found in Chapter 18.72 and are as follows: A. All applicable City ordinances have been met and will be met by the proposed development. B. All requirements of the Site Review chapter have been met. C. The site design complies with the guidelines adopted by the City Council for implementation of this chapter. 4) The City Council following proper public notice, held a Public Hearing on November 7, 1989, at which time testimony was received and exhibits were presented. The City Council approved the application subject to the conditions pertaining to the appropriate development of the site. Now, therefore, The City Council of the City of Ashland finds, concludes and recommends as follows: SECTION 1. FINDINGS 1.1 The City Council hereby incorporates by reference the Staff Report noted as "Exhibit A", the findings submitted by the applicant noted as "Exhibit B", the Site Plan submitted by the applicant noted as "Exhibit C" and the minutes from the public hearing on this proposal held on November 7, 1989, noted as "Exhibit D". SECTION 2. CONCLUSORY FINDINGS 2.1 The City Council finds that it has received all information necessary to make a decision based on the Staff Report, public hearing testimony and the exhibits received. 2.2 The City Council finds that the proposal for Annexation and Zone Change for 1.03 acres of property and Site Review for the construction of a 7000 square foot office/warehouse meets the criteria found in the Annexation Chapter 18.108.030 and Site Review Chapter 18.72. The City Council makes the following findings: The Comprehensive Plan indicates that a 5 year supply, as calculated by the Plan, should be in the City's inventory. The Plan projects that approximately 200 acres is needed for the planning period, indicating the need for 50 acres of land at any one time. The current vacant land inventory compiled by the Planning Staff indicates approximately 48 acres of vacant E-1 land. Furthermore, information brought up during the recent 92-unit apartment application on Hersey Street indicates that only about 25 acres of E-1 land is readily available for development, with much of that not on the market. By either standard, the Council believes that there is a current need for E-1 lands in the City. Further, this site is already at a usable size (1 acre) and can have services easily extended. The proposal also involves a Site Review. The applicant has provided a Site Plan and building elevations. The structure is proposed to have a two-story office in the front, with 4000 sq. ft. of area. The rear will have 2000 sq. ft. of enclosed storage and 1000 sq. ft. open storage. The building has been oriented towards the street, with pedestrian access provided to the front of the building from Washington Street. The parking are has been situated to the side of the building. The proposed building and parking area orientation and provision for pedestrian access meets the requirements of Ashland's Site design and Use Guidelines. 2.3 The City Council hereby adopts the applicant's findings as submitted. SECTION 3. DECISION 3.1 Based on the record of the Public Hearing on this matter, the City Council concludes that the proposal for Annexation and Zone Change for 1.03 acres and Site Review approval for the construction of a 7000 square foot office/warehouse is supported by evidence contained in the whole record. Therefore, based on our overall conclusions, and upon the proposal being subject to each of the following conditions, we approve Planning Action #89-161. Further, if any one or more of the conditions below are found to be invalid, for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action #89-161 is denied. The following are the conditions and they are attached to the approval: 1) That a boundary survey be completed by a registered surveyor prior to reading of the first ordinance by the City Council. 2) That the annexation include all abutting street right-of-way. 3) That the systems development annexation fees be paid prior to issuance of a building permit. 4) That all necessary easements for sewer, water, and electric be provided as required by the City of Ashland. 5) That a half-street improvement, including curb and gutter, be provided along the Washington Street frontage. 6) That all paving and landscaping be installed prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. 7) That the landscaping plan be reviewed by the Tree Commission and that any proposed changes be reviewed and approved by the Staff Advisor. 8) That street trees, 1 per 30' of frontage, be installed along the Washington Street frontage. 9) That all hydrant requirements of the Fire Department be met. 10) That additional landscaping be placed around the parking area with a 5' wide buffer along the west property line, and be reviewed by the Ashland Tree Commission and approved by the Staff Advisor. Dated this day of November, 1989. APPROVED: ATTEST: City Recorder