07-20-1989 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Application: SCU f189-002 Requested for: 1.32 acres out of an 18.7766 acre tract of the Enoch Brinson Survey, Abstract 5 (See Exhibit A) Street Address: Not Assigned Zoning: Light Industrial (LI) Requested By: Judy Berry, represented by Reclaiming Executrix, Wilma Dean Jennie Reid Robinson of Estate, Bay Area Purpose of Request:Development of a recycling center/salvage yard Background: The tract in question is located at the southeastern corner of the Sens Road, Highway 225 intersection (See Exhibit A). It is presently enclosed by a chainlink fence. The applicants, who are leasing the property from the Jennie Reid Estate, are proposing to establish a recycling center and auto salvage yard on the site. The recycling center would handle aluminum, copper, and paper. The applicants are proposing to handle glass recycling in the future. The center would serve as a collection point with materials being stored in large dumpster like containers. No actual recycl ing or reprocessing would take place on the premises. The proposed salvage operation would involve the tearing down of junk vehicles with parts to be salvaged for resale. Analysis: As noted, this tract is zoned LI, Light Industrial. Both recycling centers and salvage yards are listed conditional uses within LI Zones. Section 10-202 of the zoning ordinance sets the following criteria for granting a Special Conditional Use Permit: 1. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair property values within the immediate vicinity.