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Off-site Parking SCU05-00 I Page 2 of2 . . Staffwould note that the site in question is surrounded on all sides by a Light Industrial zoning district. The said building is surrounded by Maxim (Former Anthony Crane Rentals) on the west, warehouses on the south and east, and a heavy wooded area oJ? the north. Section 106-444, Special Use Performance Standards for off-site parking addresses the following issues pertaining to the subject use within an Industrial Zone. .. Such off-site parking shall comply with all parking standards stated in the Zoning Ordinance and PICM. QI Reasonable access from an off-site parking facility to the use served shall be provided. .. In addition, off-site parking shall be within 300 feet of the use served. CD Should have good access to secondary and primary streets. This site and the proposed use meet all the above criteria. Staff believes the request satisfies all applicable ordinance requirements. This facility and the proposed use are compatible with the surrounding properties and should not be injurious to the use, enjoyment or value of surrounding properties As proposed, the parking lot complies with all applicable zoning regulations. However, property needs to be screened. Landscaping, in accordance with the required screening per Section 106-444(a) would be required. Parking spaces and maneuvering aisle are of adequate dimensions. The location of the handicap parking spaces is appropriate. Access from off-site parking to the building is reasonable. The parking lot will serve the facility that might expand in future and it will. benefit the area by moving cars off the street into proper and adequate parking area. Moreover, there is no reasonable location in the surrounding areas to provide off-site parking. Conclusionl Recommendations: Staff recommends the approval of Special Conditional Use Permit #SCU05- 001 with the following conditions: . Off-site parking shall comply with all parking standards. . Screening and lor landscaping of parking lot shall be required in accordance with Section 106-444(a) of the Ordinances. . Principal use depends upon off-site parking shall maintain the minimum number of required parking spaces. . A properly drawn legal instrument, duly approved by the City Attorney, shall be filed with the City Secretary. . A certificate of occupancy, renewable annually, shall be required. Options available to the Commission are: . Recommend to Council approval of this SCUP . Recommend to Council denial of this SCUP . Table this item for further consideration by the Commission.