2017-64 Granting Conditional Use Permit Construction of a Government Building (Fire Station) 330 W Mound Road

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Item Coversheet Page 1 of 2 M Economic&Community Development DATE: 12/20/2017 MEMO: No. 18-02 TO: Honorable Mayor Julie Moore Wolfe and City Council FROM: Tim Gleason,City Manager Raymond Lai,AICP,Economic and Community Development Director Joselyn A.Stewart,Transportation Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit at 330 West Mound Road to allow for the construction of a government building(fire station)in the R-3 Single Family Residence District SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a government building (fire station) with the following conditions: 1. Final site, landscaping and lighting plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Economic and Community Development Department, Public Works Department and the Fire Department prior to building permits being released;2.Greenridge Drive shall be improved.Improvements shall extend from Mound Road north to the point where fire trucks will stop to back into the station; and 3.Parking shall be restricted on the east side of North Greenridge Drive from West Mound Road to the northern property line of the proposed Fire Station and on the west side of North Greenridge Drive directly across from the proposed Fire Station's driveway including an extra 20 feet north of said driveway and 17 feet south of said driveway. The City Plan Commission voted 7-0 to recommend approval of this petition at the December 7, 2017 meeting; the relevant minutes of the meeting are attached. BACKGROUND: The subject petition is a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow for the construction of a government building(fire station) in the R-3 district. The purpose is to replace the existing Fire Station#5 located on Christine Drive.This existing fire station was built in 1962 but a large section of the dorm room ceiling in Station#5 collapsed without warning in 2015 and has since been repaired. The Fire Department selected the proposed location based on previous studies and because it would meet their current need to provide better coverage to the northern areas of Decatur. The proposed 2-bay,one-story building has a first floor area of 5,450 square feet and a basement of 3,050 square feet in area.The building will be twelve(12)feet from the west property line and twelve(12)feet from the north property line. A driveway serving the proposed fire station is to be on Greenridge Drive.A total of eight(8)parking spaces will be provided on site including a handicap space.Some parking along Greenridge Drive will be removed because of the proposed development. Landscaping will also be provided on the site,particularly to the north and east abutting residential uses. Staff supports the proposed Conditional Use Permit, as a relocated, newly constructed fire station, replacing the existing Fire Station#5,will help to better serve the northern part of the community. According to Section XXII.A.3.there are three standards which must be met in order to grant a Conditional Use Permit. The first standard requires that the use be"necessary for the public convenience at the location."The proposed use is generally compatible with the surrounding area and the proposed fire station will provide a fire protection service for area residents and businesses in the northern part of the community. The proposed use also meets the second standard. The facility is located and designed to be operated in a manner in which the public health, safety and welfare will be protected. The proposed relocation of Fire Station #5 will help to better serve those https:Hdecatur.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/CoverSheet.aspx?ItemID=1379 1/12/2018