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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-1026 ADROIT FINDINGSBEFORE THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL October 4, 1988 IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING ACTION #88-095, REQUEST FOR A ) SITE REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 30-UNIT APARTMENT ) COMPLEX LOCATED ON A 1.54 FLAG LOT ON PARK STREET, ) ACCESSING BETWEEN 717 AND 727 PARK. ) APPLICANT: ADROIT CONSTRUCTION CO. ) ) FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDERS RECITALS: 1) Taxlot 5200 of 391E 15AA is located on Park Street and is zoned R- 2, Multi-Family Residential. 2) The applicant is requesting a Site Review for the construction of a 30 unit apartment complex. Site improvements for the site are outlined on the site plan on file at the Department of Community Development. 3) Criteria for the approval of a Site Review are found in Chapter 18.72,050 of Ashland's Municipal Code. This Chapter regulates the necessary improvements to any site that is being changed in use or ex- panded. The criteria require that all applicable City ordinances have been and will be met, that all requirements of the Site Review Chapter be met and that the site design complies with any guidelines that the City Council may have adopted for implementation of this chapter. 4) The City Council following proper public notice, held a Public Hearing on October 4, 1988, at which time testimony was received and exhibits were presented. The City Council approved the application subject to 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 Site Plan submitted by the applicant noted as "Exhibit B" and the minutes from the public hearing on this proposal held on August 24, 1988, noted as "Exhibit C". 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 the construction of a 30-unit apartment complex meets all relevant criteria of the Site Review Chapter 18.72. A number of concerns were brought up by neighboring property owners regarding the development's compliance with City design guidelines. First, the City Council believes that the proposal is for an apartment complex consisting of two separate buildings, with units 1-22 being structurally attached and being one structure and units 23-30 constituting a second detached structure. The Council believes this interpretation is consistent with the definition of a structure found in Chapter 18.08,750 of the Ashland Municipal Code. Second, concerns were raised regarding the method of drainage for the site. It is standard procedure that the applicant submit a drainage plan for approval to the Department of Public Works prior to any construction occurring. The Public Works Department has indicated that adequate public facilities exist to accommodate any run-off from the proposed development. Third, the revised site plan submitted by the applicant shows the 53 required off-street parking spaces, of which guest parking is incorporated. This proposal is not a Performance Standards development and, therefore, does not have to provide additional guest parking as required in Chapter 18.92,020 (6) of the Ashland Municipal Code. The City Council finds that other concerns of neighbors regarding handicap parking, bicycle rack installation and the screening of the flag drive have been adequately addressed by the applicant and included in the conditions for approval of this proposal. SECTION 3. DECISION 3.1 Based on the record of the Public Hearing on this matter, the City Council concludes that the proposal for a 30-unit apartment complex is supported by evidence 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 #88-095. Further, if any one or more of the conditions below are found to be invalid, for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action #88-095 is denied. The following are the conditions and they are attached to the approval: 1. That all landscaping be installed prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure. 2. That hydrant requirements of the Ashland Fire Department be met prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. That all accessways and parking be paved prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure. 4. That a drainage plan be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department at the time of building permit application. 5. That all electrical service be installed as required and to the standards of the City Electric Department. 6. Recommend that all units be built to the City's energy efficient standards. 7. That two handicap parking spaces be indicated on the revised site plan. Spaces to be a minimum of twelve feet wide. 8. That two bicycle parking areas be designated on the site plan and racks installed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure. 9. That any Talent Irrigation District rights that are associated with lines or ditches crossing this property be protected. 10. That there be one designated parking space per unit. 11. That the applicant attempt to attain pedestrian access to Normal Street or Siskiyou Blvd via an easement. 12. That the special setback requirement between principal structures comply with the Ashland Municipal Code. 13. That the fascia of the carports be constructed of wood and be supported on 6'x 6' or greater wood posts, as opposed to metal. 14. That a solid site obscuring fence be installed along the flag drive prior to the beginning of construction.