HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-018 Findings - ACHBEFORE THE ASHLAND CITY COUNCIL
JACKSON COUNTY, OREGON
APRIL 19, 1990
IN THE MATTER OF PLANNING ACTION #90-028, REQUEST FOR A )
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE REVIEW TO ALLOW FOR THE )
CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR 2700 SQ.. FT OFFICE BUILDINGS, )
LOCATED NEAR THE CORNER OF CHATELAINE AND CHESTNUT )
STREETS, 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 four 2700 square foot office buildings.
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.
Further, the criteria for approval of a site Review are found in Chapter
18.72 and are as follows:
A. All applicable City ordinandes 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 pro~er public notice, held a Public
Hearing on February 15, 1990, 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
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 four 2700 square foot office buildings meets, all
relevant criteria outlined in the Conditional Use Chapter 18.104
and Site Design and Use Standards Chapter 18.72.
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. Parking
concerns have been mitigated through the design of a centralized
parking area between the buildings. 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 believes that the site plan is in compliance with
Ashland's Site Design and Use Guidelines. The open layout and
modest size of the buildings is in keeping with the residential
character of the neighborhood. The primary orientation of the
buildings is towards the street, while parking will be accommodated
to the side and rear of the structures. Pedestrian access from the
street to each building 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
four 2700 square foot 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 a redesigned landscaping plan be submitted for review by the
Tree Commission and approval by the Staff Advisor prior to the issuance
of building permits. Such plan to be a more readable scale and include
specific information on size, site, and number of plant materials..
2) 'Tha~ all landscaping, including street trees, be installed prior
to issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure
3) That all parking and access be paved and striped prior to the
issuance of a certificate of occupancy for any structure.
4) That sidewalks be provided along Catalina and Chestnut Streets as
indicated on the site plan prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the structure.
5) That the applicant work with the Energy Conservation Division on
designing the offices with assistance from the Energy Smart Design
Program.
~ 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 April 1990.
Nan Franklin, Recorder