07-19-07 Regular Meeting, Public Hearing and Workshop of the Planning and Zoning Commission

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The Event Landing SCU07-008 Page 2 on ,- Conclusion: The subject property is in the vicinity of residential subdivisions and commercial retail developments along Spencer Highway. The proposed use should have minimal impact on the surrounding properties. 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. Existing roads are adequate to support the said project. Staff has reviewed existing facilities and services for each of the components of the utility system for the proposed development. Existing water is adequate for potable and fire protection needs. Sanitary sewer is readily available to the property. As a developed property, storm drainage sheet flows to the existing storm sewer system along Spencer Highway. If approved, the building and parking lot should comply with all applicable zoning regulations. Stripping of the parking lot shall be required. The City's design standard per Section 106-835 of the Code of Ordinances shall be applicable for standard and accessible parking space size, and maneuvering aisle width. The location of handicap parking spaces should be appropriate. Access from the adjoining parking lot to the building seems to be reasonable. In addition, staff will ensure that there will be no outside lighting in the parking lot, to avoid any conflict with the airport operations. In addition, landscaping of the property shall be required in accordance with Section 106-444(a) of the Code of Ordinances. Landscaping shall be maintained by the applicants. The building (leased from the Tri-Star Aviation) shall require a certificate of occupancy, as regulated by Section 106-142 of the Code of Ordinances. Staff recommends the approval of SCU#07-008 with the following conditions in place: · This Special Conditional Use Permit is specifically limited for an event center at the above property. · Stripping of the parking lot shall be required and layout plan be submitted to the City to determine adequate parking. · Outdoor activities shall be restricted to the parking area and concrete pavement on the north side of the building. · No outside lights, balloons or play equipment shall be allowed. · The gate adjacent to the hanger will be kept closed and locked at all times. · No vehicles shall be allowed inside the fenced area except for activities associated with the aviation activities. · Any new signage requires a separate sign permit from the City.