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Holzinger2Pre-Application Meeting February 20, 2002 ***These comments are preliminary in nature and are not intended to represent final comments and or requirements for the City of Yelm. Until a complete application is made, the planning and/or public works department can only attempt to inform the applicant of general requirements as they appear in the form presented by the applicant at the time of pre-submission. Proponent: Phillip Holzinger Project Proposal: The Masters Center, Special Use Permit for “Spiritual Center” Project Location: Jefferson Ave., and Railroad A Child Day Care Center is listed as a special use, and requires both a special use permit from the City, as well as being licensed by the State of Washington. A church, or place of worship, is listed as a special use, and requires a special use permit from the City. Because the project, as proposed, does provide “on-site housing”, or “living quarters”, The use falls into the category of either a dormitory or boarding school. A school, and it’s incidental residential use, is allowed in the Open Space/Institutional District. As it is not listed as a permitted use in the R-14 District, or listed as a special use, it is prohibited in the R-14 district. Zoning: High Density Residential District, Chapter 17.18 and Setbacks: Minimum lot size: There is no minimum lot size. Side yard setbacks – 12 feet, minimum 5 feet on one side. Rear yard setbacks – 25 feet. Front yard setbacks – 15 feet, with 20 foot driveway approach. Flanking yard setbacks – 20 feet. Maximum height of buildings shall be 35 feet. Parking: Chapter 17.72 The parking chapter does not provide a clear requirement for the proposed use. In the case of two or more uses, the total requirements of off-street parking shall be the sum of the requirements of the several uses computed separately. Actual parking requirements will depend on the allowed uses proposed. City of Yelm Development Guidelines require that parking be paved, and landscaped. Parking plan shall be submitted with Special Use Permit Application. Ingress/Egress: Ingress and egress at the site shall be consistent with the Yelm Development Guidelines 4B.140. Proposed access is off Jefferson Ave. Ingress and egress shall meet minimum Development Guideline requirements. Landscaping: Chapter 17.80, Type I, II, III, IV, and V. Type I landscaping is intended to provide a very dense sight barrier and physical buffer to significantly separate conflicting land uses. Whenever a non-residential activity is proposed adjacent to a residential zone or use, a minimum 15 foot buffer area of Type I landscaping shall be required. Type II landscaping is used to provide visual separation of compatible uses. Type II landscaping is required around the perimeter of a site, which has compatible zoning and adjacent to buildings to provide visual separation of compatible use and soften the appearance of streets, parking areas and building elevation. Type III landscaping provides visual relief where clear sight is desired. This landscaping is for separation of pedestrians from streets and parking. Type IV landscaping is used to provide visual relief and shade in parking areas. Type V landscaping is intended to provide visual relief in storm water retention/detention areas. A conceptual landscaping plan is required with permit application. Final landscaping and irrigation plan is required as element of civil drawings or building permit application. Refuse area must be large enough to accommodate a dumpster and recycle bin. Refuse areas must be of a material and design compatible with the overall architectural theme. If fencing is used to enclose the refuse area, it must be landscaped with sight obscuring vegetation. Traffic: The City has adopted a Transportation Facility Charge (TFC) of $750.00 per pm peak trip. The Ordinance provides a default table to determine new pm trips generated. Because of the unique characteristics of this proposal, the TFC cannot be determined until the full application is submitted. At that time, a detailed analysis of the entire proposed use, number of rooms, and square footage will be reviewed. If the applicant feels the proposed use would not generate the number of trips as designated in the TFC Ordinance and review, an analysis prepared by a Washington State Licensed Engineer can be submitted to the City for review and consideration. SEPA: Environmental checklist will be required. Application and Process: Special Use, Chapter 17.66, requires a public hearing with the Planning Commission, and approval by the City Council. Minimum application requirements are located in Section 17.66.070. Please refer to the application form supplied by the City for a detailed list of contents. A project of this size can expect completed review in approximately 90 - 100 days. Following land use approval the applicant is required to submit civil construction drawings to the Community Development Department for review and approval and satisfy all conditions of approval. Occupancy permits are granted after all project conditions of approval have be completed and approved by the City.