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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-053 Findings - ACHBEFORE THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON AUGUST 6, 1991 IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING ACTION #90-028, REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TWO, TWO-STORY MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDINGS WITH EACH LEVEL COMPRISING 2700 SQ. FT., LOCATED AT ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. APPLICANT: ASHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS AND ORDERS RECITALS: 1) Tax lot 2100 of 391E 5DB is located at the corner of Catalina and Chestnut Streets and is zoned R-2; Multi Family Residential. 2) The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of two, two-story medical office buildings. Site improvements are outlined on the site plan (Exhibit 2-B) on file at the Department of Community Development. 3) The criteria for approval of a Conditional Use Permit are found in chapter 18%104 and are as follows: A. The proposal is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. B. The location, size, design and operating characteristics of the proposed development are such that the development will be reasonably compatible with and have minimal impact on the llvability and appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood. C. In determining the above, consideration shall be given to the following: 1) Harmony in scale, bulk, coverage and density. 2) The availability and capacity of public facilities and utilities. 3) The generation of traffic and the capacity of surrounding streets. 4) Public safety and protection. 5) Architectural and aesthetic compatibility with the surrounding area. 4) The City Council, following proper public notice, held a Public Hearing on June 18, 1991, 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. EXHIBITS For the purposes of reference to these Findings, the attached index of exhibits, data, and testimony will be used. Staff Exhibits lettered with an "S"; Proponent's Exhibits, lettered with a "P"; Opponent's Exhibits, lettered with an "O"; Hearing Minutes, Notices, Miscellaneous Exhibits lettered with an "M"; Mediation Agreement Exhibit, lettered "MA-i"; and Approved Site Plan Exhibit (from BOORA), lettered "2-B". 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 request to allow for the construction of two, two-story medical office buildings, with each level comprising 2700 sq. ft., meets all relevant criteria outlined in the Conditional Use Chapter 18.104. The city Council finds the proposal to be in conformance with the Ashland Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan Map designates this property to be used for future expansion of public facilities. At the time of adoption of the Plan Map, the hospital was existing and the surrounding land was deemed most appropriate for the expansion of hospital services. The Council believes the use of this property for medical offices is in keeping with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan designation. The Council finds that the construction of medical office space will have a minimal impact on surrounding properties. The hospital is surrounded by fully improved City streets with adequate capacity to serve the proposed use. Total traffic generation by the completed offices is expected to be 364 vehicle trips per day. The Council believes this may be reduced, however, by the proximity to the hospital and other offices, and the opportunities for combining visits and trips. The Council finds that the Site Plan (Exhibit 2-B) and Mediation Agreement (MA-i), mutually accepted by the parties, complies with all relevant policies outlined in the Comprehensive Plan and insures that the proposal will be compatible with and have minimal impact on the livability of the surrounding neighborhood. The layout and size of buildings is in keeping with the residential character of the neighborhood. The primary orientation of the offices is towards the street, while the parking area will be located at the rear. Pedestrian access from Chestnut Street and directly to the hospital will be provided. SECTION 3. DECISION 3.1 Based on the record of the Public Hearing on this matter, the City Council concludes that the proposal to allow for the construction of two, two-story medical office buildings 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 ~90-028. Further, if any one or more of the conditions below are found to be invalid, for any whatsoever, then Planning Action #90-028 is denied. The following are the conditions and they are attached to the approval: 1) That the terms agreed upon by the parties and outlined in the Mediation Agreement (Exhibit MA-l) be conditions of this approval. 2) That a separate application for a Site Review be processed by the Ashland Planning Commission. 3) That all landscaping, including street trees, be installed prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure 4) That ~11 parking and access be paved and striped prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure. 5) That the designing the Program. applicant work with the Energy Conservation Division on offices with assistance from the Energy Smart Design 6) That the hydrant requirements of the Ashland Fire Department be met. 7) That all requirements of the Electric Department be met. 8) That all signage comply with the Ashland Sign Code for conditional uses within a residential district and that all appropriate permits be obtained. 9) That a drainage plan for the site be submitted at the time of building permit applications for review by Public Works. 10) That bike parking be provided in convenient proximity to the office buildings. 11) That a recycling area be provided for each building. Dated this ./~- day of August 1991. Nan Franklin, Recorder Catherine Golden, Mayor