11-02-1989 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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SCU89-010, Report Page 2 II. Section 10-202 Conditions For Approval A. That the specific use will be compatible with and not injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property, nor significantly diminish or impair values within the immediate vicinity. B. That the conditions placed on such use as specified in each district have been met by the applicant. C. That the applicant has agreed to meet any additional conditions imposed, based on specific site constraints, and necessary to protect the public interest and welfare of the community. Analysis: Regarding the Special Use Performance Standards of Section 5-800: Required Screeninq: The zoning ordinance requires the screening of public and private school parking facilities. The existing parking facilities at School, as will be discussed later in this adequate to meet the school's needs even expansion. the Lomax Elementary report, appear to be after the proposed Regarding screening, it should be noted that legitimate concerns have been raised regarding safety and security problems which can develop if parking areas are allowed to be completely screened from public view. The driveways and parking lot at this school are surrounded by grassed areas in which the school district has planted several trees. In staff's opinion the present landscaping satisfies the astethic intent of the Zoning Ordinance. While the Commission is certainly within its rights to require additional landscape planting around the parking lot, staff requests that safety and security issues be carefully considered before any decision is made regarding specific requirements. Traffic Control: The Zoning Ordinance requires that traffic generated by a use be channelized in a manner that will avoid or minimize congestion on public streets, safety hazards and excessive traffic through low density residential neighborhoods. It further requires that a use not generate traffic in a volume which exceeds the safe capacity of the surrounding streets. Traffic control plans must be approved by the Director of Community Development.