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Memo
To: Planning Commission Members
From: Kari Barker, Associate Planner
Date: September 14, 2009
SubjectSite Plan
: –Construction of a Shed - #2009-25 –YMCA - 920 Nininger
Road
REQUEST
YMCA-Hastings seeks Site Plan Approval to construct a shed at 1175 Nininger Road,
legally described as Regina Medical Center Addition, Lot 1, Block 1.
Comprehensive Plan Classification
The 2020 Comprehensive Plan designates the property as P-I Public Institution. The
proposed use is consistent with the plan.
Zoning Classification
The subject property is zoned P-I Public Institution. The nature of the shed and the
equipment stored at the site are consistent with the allowed uses within the P-I Public
Institution District.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Use
The following land uses abut the property:
Direction Existing Use Zoning Comp Plan
North Regina Hospital P-I Public Institution P-Public
East Regina Hospital P-I Public Institution P-Public
South Vacant A-Agriculture U-II Urban Res.
(4-8 unit/acre)
West Vacant P-I Public Institution P-Public
Existing Condition
The shed will be built adjacent to the trash enclosure on the back side of the building.
Proposed Improvements
The shed will be 21’ wide and 20’ feet long.A continuous roof will cover both the shed
and trash enclosure. The shed will be used to store items such as a snow blower, snow
sweeper, tables, chairs, and sporting equipment.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Proposed Building Setbacks
Zoning Setbacks are acceptable. Setbacks in the Public Institution District are not
specified.
Vehicular Access and Circulation
Access to the area will not be affected and thus is acceptable.
Pedestrian Access and Circulation
Pedestrian access and circulation is acceptable.
Parking
Parking will not be affected and thus is acceptable.
Architectural Elevations
Industrial and warehouse buildings are required to have the front facades composed of at
least 75 percent of Class 1 or Class 2 materials, with Class 1 materials comprising at least
25 percent of the total façade. Side and rear facades visible from public right(s)-of-way,
parks, public view from adjacent properties, or residential uses or district must be
composed of at least 25 percent of Class 1 of Class 2 materials. Side and rear facades not
visible from public right(s)-of-way, parks, public view from adjacent properties, or residential
uses or district may use any combination of Class 1, 2, or 3 materials. Class 1 materials
include natural stone, glass, and seamless metal panels while Class 2 materials include
masonry stucco, concrete block, precast panels, and tile.
The applicant is proposing that the primary exterior materials will be a horizontal vinyl along
with existing precast panels. Though the materials requirement is not met, the City has
previously accepted alternative materials for accessory storage buildings, particularly those
that are less visually prominent.
Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control, and Utility Plan
The City Engineer has reviewed and approved the Grading, Drainage, Erosion Control, and
Utility Plans. As a condition of approval, the shed shall be no closer than 10 feet from any
point on its periphery to any underground utilities.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the site plan is recommended subject to the following conditions:
1) Conformance with the Planning Commission Staff Report and plans dated
September 14, 2009.
2) Approval is subject to a one year Sunset Clause; if significant progress is not made
towards construction of the proposal within one year of City Council approval, the
approval is null and void.
3) The shed shall be no closer than 10 feet from any point on its periphery to any
underground utilities.
ATTACHMENTS
• Application
• Location Map
• Site Plan
• Building Plans
Site Location