CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance granting approval of a conditional use for an automobile service station/repair facility at 1032 E. Ogden Ave (Alianza Mufflers and Brakes) - PZC 21-1-071
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Gabrielle Mattingly, Community Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered PZC 21-1-071 on August 18, 2021 and provided a positive recommendation on the request (approved 6,0). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
The petitioner, Alianza Mufflers and Brakes, submitted an occupancy permit for Suite 112 of the one-story multi-tenant building located at 1032 E Ogden Avenue. Aside from minor interior updates including new furniture and paint, the petitioner did not request any major modifications to the unit prior to occupancy.
Suite 112 has an existing front and back entrance and is equipped with three garage doors on the side of the building. The suite was formerly occupied by Meineke Car Care Center. The subject property is zoned B3 (General Commercial District) and is located along the East Ogden Avenue Corridor.
The business use is identified to be an automobile service station/repair facility. Upon review of the request, staff notified Alianza Mufflers and Brakes that the property is zoned B3 and a conditional use is required for the proposed business in question.
DISCUSSION:
In 2016, a text amendment was processed to update the Municipal Code in accordance with the implementation items identified in the Ogden Avenue Corridor Enhancement Initiative (2008). The text amendment included revision of the B3 zoning district to require conditional uses for automobile service stations/repair facilities. Automobile service stations/repair facilities were identified as a type of use that serves customers and in part requires commercial visibility to be successful, however, these uses have the potential to adversely impact the intende...
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