2021-44 Ordinance Granting Conditional Use Permit Construction of a Government Building (Fire Station) at 3530 and 3550 East Chestnut Avenue

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Page 2 of 3 Cal. No. 21-10 August 5, 2021 The new fire station will be setback forty (40) feet from the west property line. The minimum side yard setback is eight(8) feet in the R-2 Single Family Residence District. Two driveway approaches, one for fire trucks and the other for visitor and staff parking, serving the proposed fire station will be on Chestnut Avenue. A total of ten (10) parking spaces will be provided on site including a handicap space. Landscaping meeting the City's Zoning Ordinance will also be provided on the site. STAFF ANALYSIS Staff supports the proposed Conditional Use Permit, as a relocated, newly constructed fire station, replacing the existing Fire Station #7 that will help to better serve the eastern part of the community. According to Section XXIII.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 eastern part of the community. The proposed use also meets the second standard. The facility is located and designed to be operated in a way the public health, safety and welfare will be protected. The proposed relocation of Fire Station #7 will help to better serve those heavily residential and commercial areas in the eastern part of our community and south of US Route 36 with better response times. The City will study whether Chestnut Avenue needs to be widened for sufficient Fire Station turning radius and, if so warranted, will improve Chestnut Avenue from South 36th Street to the Fire Station driveway. Last, the improvement to the property should not cause injury to the value of other properties in the areas meeting the third standard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the petition with the following conditions: 1. Final site, landscaping and lighting plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Community Development Department and Public Works Department prior to building permits being released. 2. A minor subdivision plat for the new combined lot shall be submitted to and approved by the Community Development Department and Public Works Department prior to building permits being released. PLAN COMMISSION ACTION Section XXIII.A.2. requires the Plan Commission to hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit request, and then forward its report and recommendation to the City Council for a final