6-17-21 Regular Meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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Planning and Zoning Commission June 17, 2021 SCUP #21-91000002 3. Utilities. Water and sewer services are available along Spencer Hwy. ive Plan identifies a number of items to be considered prior to making Criterion: Staff Findings: Ability of infrastructure to support the Existing infrastructure in the area would need to be permitted use. extended to the site. Developer is willing to improve N. P St. in order to meet expanded demand. Developer is in talks with Union Pacific to gain an easement over existing rail lines along SH 225 which could permit direct drive access to SH 225. Impact on the value and practicality Proposed SCUP would be consistent with other of the surrounding land uses. industrial properties in this area along SH 225 and Sens Rd. Conformance of a zoning request The proposed SCUP is in conformance with the future with the land use plan. land use plan which designates the area as Light Industrial (LI) Character of the surrounding and The proposed use is consistent with the industrial adjacent areas. character of SH 225 and the specific portions of Sens Rd. and N. P that would act as access points to the development. Suitability of the property for the The developer has proposed improvements to adjacent uses which would be permissible, roadways and adding direct access via SH 225 feeder in considering density, access and order to meet the expanded demands from the proposed circulation, and adequacy of public project. facilities and services. The extent to which the proposed The proposed SCUP would have primary access off of use designation would adversely N. P St. with a possible access point directly onto SH affect the capacity or safety of that 225. The applicant plans to conduct a Traffic Impact portion of the road. Analysis to determine what, if any improvements will be needed. The extent to which the proposed The proposed use should not have a significant impact use designation would create on environmental integrity of the surrounding area. excessive air pollution, water pollution, noise pollution, or other environmental harm to adjacent properties. The gain, if any, to the public health, The proposed project has the potential to increase the safety, and welfare of the City. tax base and add additional jobs within the city limits. RECOMENDATION Based on the above analysis, staff recommends the Planning and Zoning Commission conduct a public hearing for the proposed SCUP #21-91000002. If the Commission chooses to recommend approval, staff has listed a number of conditions that should be considered as part of the approval.