08-04-1994 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting ZBOA

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Exception #SE94-OO2 Staff Report - August 25, 1994 Page 3 of 4 · The gravel is to be placed over an eight inch layer of lime stabilized soil. Lime stabilization is a method of treating soil prior to constructing roads or parking lots designed to support heavy loads. This method of treatment will substantially increase the strength of the soil and prevent the gravel from being absorbed into the ground. The lime stabilization will make it possible to compact the overlying gravel into a stable and durable surface. · Concrete pads designed to support trailer legs will prevent concentrated loads from digging into and displacing the gravel. · The perimeter curbing, as designed, will confine stormwater within the facility. This, in conjunction with a series of catch basins and underground drain pipes, will ensure an adequate controlled drainage system. As designed, this parking lot should control dust and drainage to a degree that is adequate to satisfy ordinance intent. This leaves the issues of impact on neighboring properties and the best public interest. As noted in the background section of this report, the Highway Transport property is located in a Light Industrial zone. It is not in close proximity to any non-industrial property or development. The existing portion of the facility (developed prior to adoption of current zoning regulations) is already surfaced with limestone gravel. The existing facility is well maintained and has functioned unobtrusively and with no discernable impact on adjoining or neighboring properties. The proposed expansion will not abut any other properties. Public rights-of-way will surround the entire facility. Based on these factors, in staff's opinion, the proposed surfacing should have no impact on neighboring properties. Granting the requested exception should, therefore, not be contrary to the best public interest.