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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-037 Findings - WarrenBEFORE THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON MAY 2, 1989 IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING ACTION #88-182, REQUEST FOR A ) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE REVIEW FOR THE CON- ) FINDINGS, STRUCTION OF 29 MOTEL UNITS LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF THE ) CONCLUSIONS INTERSECTION OF CHURCHAND NORTHMAIN STREETS. ) AND ORDERS APPLICANT: JOHN WARREN ) .) RECITALS: 1) Tax lot 4700 of 391E 9BB is located southwest of the intersection of Church and North Main Streets and is zoned C-i; Commercial. 2) The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and Site Review for the construction of 29 motel units. Site improvements are outlined on the site plan 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 livability 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. The criteria for approval of a Site Review are found in Chapter 18.72 and are as follows: A. Ail applicable city ordinances have been met and will be met by the proposed development. B. Ail 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 Ashland city Council following proper public notice, held a Public Hearing on May 2, 1989, 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 and concludes 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 and profile submitted by the applicant noted as "Exhibit C" and the minutes from the public hearing on this proposal held on May 2, 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 the construction of 29 motel units meets all relevant criteria of the Conditional Use Chapter 18.104 and Site Design and Use Standards Chapter 18.72. The City Council believes a motel use is appropriate for this site and would have less of an impact than a retail use. A retail use is permitted outright in a Commercial zone and has an allowable building height of 40'. The proposed motel has an average building height of 32', well below the 40' height allowed in the C- 1 zone. Also, the impacts from traffic coming to and leaving the site would be greater in the operation of a retail use. This parcel is in immediate walking distance from the downtown, allowing occupants of a motel to leave there automobiles in the parking lot and seek shopping, dining and entertainment on foot. The Council believes that the building is compatible with the residential neighborhood along North Main and Church Streets. The submitted site plan and elevations have considered the surrounding neighborhood, incorporating pitched roofs with composition shingles and dormers. The siding material has been revised from the original brick and stucco to painted wood lap siding. Further, the site plan complies with Ashland's Site Design and Use Guidelines in that the primary orientation of the building is towards North Main Street with parking oriented to the rear of the building. 2.3 The Council hereby adopts the applicant's findings as submitted. SECTION 3. DECISION 3.1 Based on the record, the City Council concludes that the proposal for the construction of 29 motel units 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 #88-182. Further, if any one or more of the conditions below are found to be invalid, for any reason whatsoever, then Planning Action #88-182 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 the structure. 2) That all parking areas be paved and striped prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the structure. 3) That the one-way entrance off of North Main be clearly marked as "NO EXIT" from the parking lot side. 4) That approval be obtained from the Public Works Department prior to the installation of the brick pavers within the public right-of-way. Also, that the applicant's sidewalk plans comply with the guidelines for downtown sidewalk areas as established by the Downtown Plan Advisory Committee. 5) That the applicant contact and coordinate construction with the Head of the Electric Department prior to the issuance of building permits to ensure adequate clearance from existing power lines. 6) That a drainage plan be submitted for review and approval by the Public Works Department at the time of building permit application. 7) That all work done within the public right-of-way of North Main Street be done only under approval of the State Highway Division. 8) That the site plan is to comply with the Tree Commission recommendations, to the approval of the Staff Advisor. 9) That the applicant is to furnish proof of Clear Title to the entire parcel as of June 15, 1989. Dated this day of d ~month] 1989 MAYOR CITY RECORDER