O-2008-1501-J6 scup08-007/proposed 41 unit addition to Parsons House,8727 Fairmont Parkway

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Parsons House SCU08-007 Page 2 of 5 Analysis: Staff had determined that an intra -district P.U.D. is simply a Planned Unit Development located in a district zoned something other than P.U.D. When considering an intra -district P.U.D., adherence to performance standards was one of the primary concerns. Using the subject request as an example, the facility has an assigned SIC Code #8361. This use is listed as conditional in High Density Residential (R- 3) zones and not permitted in R-2 zoning districts. However, the tract in question is zoned Medium Density Residential (R-2). As an intra -district P.U.D., the issue was not whether the use is allowed in an R-2 zone, but rather, will the specific facility conform with performance standards applicable within R-2 zones. In addition to performance standards there are a number of development standards that are specified by the Code of Ordinances. Zoning Ordinance Section 106-217 establishes the following review criteria and conditions for approval of Special Conditional Use Permits: • That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of the other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity. • That the conditions placed on such use, as specified in each district, have been met by the applicant. • That the applicant has agreed to meet any additional conditions imposed, based on specific site constraints necessary to protect the public interest and welfare of the community. Land Use — Review of the City's Land Use Plan shows the subject tract is envisioned as developing for residential uses. The property is abutting a residential subdivision (Brookglen) in the rear and a commercial tract to the west along Fairmont Parkway. The proposed use should have minimal impact on the surrounding properties. Roadways — The tract in question has primary access along Fairmont Parkway. The transportation system should adequately accommodate through traffic and continue to provide for free flow of people, goods and services. There will be no new driveway added to this facility. The traffic flow within and between neighborhoods and throughout the community should not be affected by the proposed development. Internal roadways within the project area have an improved surface to twenty four feet in width and are designed to permit the City fire trucks to provide protection to each building. No portion of this required twenty four feet fire lane may be used in calculating required off-street parking space or be used for parking.