2002-102 GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT- 475 EAST WABASH

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� � Page 2 of 3 475 East Wabash November 7, 2002 3. According to the property owners all vehicles are constantly moved and no vehicles will be left on the property for more than 30 days. Before vehicles are bought to the lot they are emptied of personal property which is stored at their office. The property is secured by flood lights and by an eight(8) foot fence. Access for this business will be off of Wabash Street. STAFF ANALYSIS 4. In accordance with the applicable provisions of said M-2 Heavy Industrial District, an automobile storage yard(as defined in Zoning Ordinance#3512, as amended,Page 4) are permitted uses provided the individual site is approved by the City Council after review and report by the Building Inspections Manager and the Fire Marshal; these individuals have both reviewed the proposal and find it acceptable. 5. Section XXII.A.3lists three standards which must be met in order to grant a conditional use permit. The first standard requires the applicant to show that the use is"necessary for the public convenience at that location." The proposed use is generally compatible with the neighborhood and is in a location that does not negatively impact surrounding properties. The required screening as noted below will adequately protect the neighboring properties as well as the Near North area. 6. The proposed use also meets the second standard. The facility is located and designed to be operated in a manner that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected. 7. This use also meets the third standard. The facility has not and will not cause substantial injury to the value of other properties in the neighborhood. The storage yard will be required to meet all applicable City building and fire codes. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 8. Based on the above analysis, staff recommends approval of the petition as submitted with the following stipulations: a. The storage area must be wholly enclosed by a site break fence of not less than eight (8) feet in height in which the opening or cracks are not more than 15 percent of the total area; b. All storage yards shall be paved with a minimum of two (2) inches of all-weather surface, or an equivalent surface approved by the Department of Engineering and Infrastructure. All driveways and aisleways used for traffic circulation shall be paved with a minimum of two (2) inches of Class I asphalt over a six (6) inch aggregate base; c. The Fire Department will require a 24-hour access lock to the property,this should be coordinated through the office of the Fire Marshal. PLAN COMMISSION ACTION 9. The Zoning Ordinance of the City of Decatur requires that a conditional use requests be submitted to the Plan Commission for public hearing, study and report concerning the effect of the proposed use on the comprehensive plan and compliance with ordinance standards. A motion to forward