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HomeMy WebLinkAbout#4 - Site Plan YMCA 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