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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1913 Granting Special Use Permit to Vernon L. Goedecke Company, Inc.BILL NO. 2023-022 ORDINANCE NO. 1913 AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS TO VERNON L. GOEDECKE COMPANY, INC. FOR OUTDOOR STORAGE ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4123 and 4125 NW RIVERSIDE STREET. WHEREAS, pursuant to City Code Chapter 400, Section 400.580 of the Unified Development Ordinance, application no. PC23-06, submitted by Vernon L. Goedecke Company, Inc. requesting a Special Use Permit to allow outdoor storage of forming and shoring equipment associated with their operations on land located at 4123 and 4125 NW Riverside Street was referred to the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing; and WHEREAS, after due public notice in the manner prescribed by law, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 13, 2023 and rendered a report to the Board of Aldermen containing findings of fact and a recommendation that the Special Use Permit be approved; and WHEREAS, after due public notice in the manner prescribed by law, the Board of Aldermen held a public hearing on April 18, 2023 and, based upon all of the information presented, find it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of Riverside to grant said Special Use Permit subject to certain terms and conditions as set forth herein, NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1 — GRANT OF SPECIAL USE PERMIT. That a Special Use Permit is hereby granted to Vernon L. Goedecke Company, Inc. to allow outdoor storage of forming and shoring equipment associated with their operations on property located at 4123 and 4125 NW Riverside Street. SECTION 2 — CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL AND OPERATION. That the following conditions of approval shall apply and be followed for the duration of the Special Use Permit, 1. Storage shall not exceed 10 feet in height. 2. Only forming and shoring equipment shall be stored outside. 3. Barbed wire on all fencing shall be removed. 4. Applicant shall execute the Maintenance Agreement, attached hereto, before any outdoor storge begins. SECTION 3 — FAILURE TO COMPLY. Failure to comply with any of the conditions or provisions contained in this ordinance shall constitute a violation of both this ordinance and the City's Unified Development Ordinance and shall also be cause for revocation of the Special Use Permit granted herein in addition to other penalties which may be contained in the City Code. SECTION 4 — SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. The provisions of this ordinance are severable and if any provision hereof is declared invalid, unconstitutional or unenforceable, such determination shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance. SECTION 5 — EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage and approval. BILL NO. 2023-022 ORDINANCE NO. 1913 BE IT REMEMBERED that the above was read two times by heading only, passed and approved by a majority of the Board of Aldermen and approved by the Mayor of the City of Riverside, Missouri, this 19th day of April 2023. Kathleen L. Rose, Mayor ATTEST: Robin Kincaid, City Clerk MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT This Maintenance Agreement (this "Agreement") is between the City Riverside, Missouri (the "City") and Vernon L. Goedecke Company, Inc. ("Applicant"). In consideration of the terms, covenants and conditions herein set forth, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows: 1. Effective Date; Term. This Agreement is effective as of the date last executed by the Parties and shall continue in effect during the duration of the Special Use Permit for outdoor storage at 4123 and 4125 NW Riverside Street. 2. Obligation to Install. The Applicant shall install at its expense Landscaping in accordance with the Proposal by Brightview Landscape Services attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference. The Landscaping shall be installed on 4123 and 4125 NW Riverside Street in the designated area as indicated in the Map attached hereto as Exhibit B and incorporated herein by reference. Installation of the Landscaping shall be subject to approval by the City's Director of Community Development ("Director") prior to storage of outdoor material. 3. Obligation to Maintain. The Applicant hereby covenants and agrees that it shall, at its own expense, preserve, maintain, and repair all Landscaping in a functional and aesthetically pleasing condition for the duration of the Special Use Permit for outdoor storage at 4123 and 4125 NW Riverside Street. This obligation includes, but depending on the circumstances is not limited to, the following to ensure that the Landscaping functions as intended: a. Trees brought to the site shall be approved for size and quality by the Director. Trees not meeting agreed size and quality may be rejected. b. Trees shall be thoroughly watered at time of planting with a minimum of 11 gallons of water per tree. Planting shall be consistent with the document entitled "How to Plant a Tree", attached hereto as Exhibit C and incorporated herein by reference. C. The Director shall record the date of planting which shall be the conclusive the start date for counting watering weeks as noted below. d. The Applicant is responsible for watering the trees for 1 year after planting and trees shall be watered to replicate a 2" rainfall each week. With a week of no rain, this equals 11 gallons of water per tree. Water should be applied in a slow trickle across the root ball and within the area that is twice the size of the root ball (see planting diagram). Winter watering should take place during the same weekly cycle when there is no snow on the ground and temperatures are above 40 degrees. e. For weeks with precipitation, the amount of water shall be reduced by that precipitation level to equal 2" of rainfall each week. For example, if 1" of rain is received, the supplemental water will be 1" or 6 gallons. This calculator (httys://water.usgs.gov/edu/activity-howmuchraig.php) shall be used to quantify supplemental water needed each week. On the calculator, fill in method A: feet at 3 by 3 and select the rainfall amount for that week. f. For watering, the Applicant may elect to use the "Dew Right Slow Release Tree Watering Donut," or equivalent. This shall be filled with the appropriate amount of water each week. The tree donut can hold 15 gallons of water. 15 gallons of water 1 is acceptable for a week with no precipitation. Less water may be required in the donut when there is a week with precipitation. g. Tree watering and maintenance shall be periodically inspected by the Director to ensure compliance with these conditions. 4. City Access. The Applicant hereby grants permission to the City, its authorized agents and employees, to enter upon its property i) for inspection purposes to determine compliance with this Agreement and ii), if applicable, to take or cause to be taken corrective measures. 5. Notice of Deficiency; Hearing. In the event that the Applicant shall at any time fail to preserve and/or maintain the Landscaping in accordance with this Agreement, the Director may serve a written Notice of Deficiency upon the Applicant setting forth the deficiencies in maintenance and/or preservation along with a demand that the deficiencies be cured within a stated reasonable time period, and the date, time and place for a hearing before the Mayor for the purpose of allowing the Applicant an opportunity to be heard as to why the City should not proceed with the correction of the deficiency or obligation which has not been undertaken or properly fulfilled. Service of the Notice of Deficiency shall be given at least five (5) days prior to the hearing and shall be by personal service or regular U.S. Mail to the Applicant at the address subject to the Special Use Permit. 6. Hearing; Mayor Determination. If, following such hearing, the Mayor shall determine that the obligation has not been fulfilled or failure corrected within the time specified in the notice, the City shall thereupon have the power and authority, but not the obligation, to perform or cause to be performed by its agents or contractors, such obligation or take such corrective measures as it deems necessary. 7. Cost of Corrective Measures; Reimbursement by Applicant. In the event the City performs corrective measures, any funds actually expended in performance of such corrective measures shall be reimbursed to the City by the Applicant within fourteen (14) days of billing to the Applicant. The cost of corrective measures shall be a personal debt of the Applicant. 8. Delinquent Amounts. If the cost of corrective measures is not paid within the prescribed time period, such cost of corrective measures may be collected by suit initiated against the Applicant, and, in such event, the Applicant shall pay all court costs and reasonable attorney fees incurred by the City in connection with such suit. 9. Limitations. It is expressly understood and agreed that the City is under no obligation to maintain or repair the Landscaping and in no event will this Agreement be construed to impose any such obligation on the City. 10. Revocation of Special Use Permit. The failure of the City to institute proceedings under this Agreement shall not affect in any way the City's authority to institute revocation proceedings of the special use permit because of violations of, or non-conformance with, any of the special use permit conditions, including the obligation conditions contained in this Agreement. 2 11. Additional Provisions. a. No Agency or Partnership. This Agreement is not intended and shall not be construed to create the relationship of agent, servant, employee, partnership, joint venture or association as between the City and Applicant, or any officer, employee, contractor or representative of Applicant. No joint employment is intended or created by this Agreement for any purpose. b. No Third -Party Beneficiaries. The parties do not intend to confer any benefit under this Agreement on any other person or entity other than the parties hereto. C. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed severable. If any part of this Agreement shall be held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect, and such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision shall be reformed by such court so as to give maximum legal effect to the intention of the parties as expressed therein. d. Amendments. This Agreement shall not be amended or modified in any way without the prior written approval of the City and that approval must be indicated with any subsequently recorded document amending or modifying this Agreement. e. No Waiver. The failure of any party to insist upon a strict performance of any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement, or to exercise any option, right or remedy contained in this Agreement, shall not be construed as a waiver or as a relinquishment for the future of such term, provision, option, right or remedy, but the same shall continue and remain in full force and effect. No waiver by any party of any term or provision of this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made unless expressed in writing and signed by such party. f. Cumulative Remedies. The rights and remedies under this Agreement are cumulative and are in addition to and not in substitution for any other rights and remedies available at law or in equity or otherwise. g. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same agreement. h. Review Afforded. The parties acknowledge that each has had an opportunity to retain an attorney to review the terms and conditions of this Agreement. No provision hereof shall be interpreted against the interests of one party solely because such provision was drafted by such party or by the attorney for such party. In WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement effective as of the date last signed by the parties. 3 APPLICANT: Vernon L. Goedecke Company, LLC: Name: Michael E. Lang Title: VP Date: April 19, 2023 CITY: CITY OF RIVERSIDE, MISSOURI Kathleen L. Rose Mayor Date: April 19, 2023 Attest:: Robin Kincaid, City Clerk 5 Exhibit A Bright View April 10, 2023 Page 1 of 2 Landscape Services Property Name Arborvitae install Property Address 5125 NW Riverside ST Riverside, MO 64150 Proposal for Extra Work at Contact Austin Baier Billing Address 4125 NW riverside Riverside, MO 64150 Project Name Arborvitae install Project Description Install 26 Green Giant Arborvitaes-oft and 6ft Scope of Work QTY UoM/Size Material/Description 26.00 EACH THUJA SPP. spp. -Giant ARBORVITAE 4' Evergreen Tree Installed 26.00 EACH THUJA SPP. spp. -Giant ARBORVITAE 6' Evergreen Tree Installed 1.00 LUMP SUM Delivery For internal use only SO# 8087786 JOB# 383400000 Service Line 130 Total Price $14,660.00 THIS IS NOT AN INVOICE This proposal is valid for thirty (30) days unless otherwise approved by Contractors Senior Vice President 12421 Santa Fe Trail Dr, Lenexa, KS 66215 ph. (913) 371-2661 fax (913) 593-8685 TERMS & CONDITIONS 1. The Contractor shall recognize and perform in accordance with written terms, written specifications and drawings only contained or referred to herein. All materials shall conform to bid specifications. 2. Wok Force Contractor shall designate a qualified represertadve with experience in landscape maintenance/construction upgrades or when applicable in tree management. The workforcwe shall be competent and qualified and shall be legally authorized to work in the U S. 3. License and Permits: Contractor shall maintain a Landscape Contractors license, if required by State or local law, and will comply with all all other license requirements of the City, State and Federal Governments, as well as all other requirements of law. Unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties or prohibited by law, Customer shall be required to obtain all necessary and requred permits to allow the commencement of the Services or the property. 4. Taxes: Contactor agrees to pay all applicable taxes, including sales or General Excise Tax (GET). where applicable. 5. Insurance: Contractor agrees to provide General Liability Insurance, Automotive Liability Insurance, Workers Compensation Insurance and any otter insurance required by law or Customer, as specified in writing prior to commencement of work. If not specied, Contractor will furnish insurance with $1,000,000 limit of liability. 6. Liability: Contractor shall not be liable tor any damage that occurs from Acts of God defined as extreme weather conditions, fire, earthquake, etc. and rules regulations or restrictions imposed by any government or governmental agency, national or regional emergency, epidemic, pandemic, health related outbreak or other medical events not caused by one or other delays or failure of performance beyond the commercially reasonable control of either party. Under these circumstances, Contractor shall have the right to renegotiate the terms and prices of the Contract within (60) days. 7. Any illegale trespass, claims and/or damages resulting from work requested that is not on property owned by Customer or not under Customer management and control shall be the sole responsibility of the Customer. 8. Subcontractors. Contractor reserves the right to hire qualified subcontractors to perform specialized functions or work requiring specialized equipment. 9. Additional Services. Any additional work not shown in the above specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon signed written orders, and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. 10. Access to Jobsite: Customer shall provide all utilities to perform the work. Customer shall funsh access to all parts of jobsite where Contractor is to platform work as required by the Contract or other functions related thereto, during normal business hours and other reasonable periods of time. Contractor will perform the work as reasonably practical after the Customer makes the site availalbe for performance of the work. 11. Payment Terms: Upon signing this Agreement, Customer shall pay Contractor 50% of the Proposed Price and the remaining balance shall be paid by Customer to Contractor upon completion of the project unless otherwise agreed on in writing. 12. Termination: This Work Order may be terminated by the ether party with or without cause, upon seven (7) workdays advance written notice. Customer will be required to pay for all materials purchased and work complete to the date of termination and reasonable charges incurred during demobilizine. 13. Assignment: The Customer and the Contractor respectively, bind themselves, their partners, successors, assignees and legal representative to the otter party with respect to all covenants of this Agreement. Neither the Customer nor the Contractor shall assign or transfer any interest in this Agreement without the written consent of the other provided, however, that consent shall not be required to assign this Agreement to any company which controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with COntractor or in connection with assignment to an affiliate or pursuant to a merger, sale of all or substantially all of its assets or equty securities, consolidation, change of control or corporate reorganization. 14. Disclaimer: This proposal was estimated and priced based upon a site visit and visual inspection from ground level using ordinary means, at or about the time this proposal was prepared. The price quoted in this proposal for the work described, is the result of the ground level visual inspection and therefore our company will not be liable for any additional costs or damages for additional work not described herein, or liable for any incidents/accidents resulting from conditions that were not ascertainable by said ground level visual inspection by ordinary means at the time said inspection was performed Contractor cannot be held responsible for unknown or otherwide hidden defects. Any corrective wok proposed herein cannot guarantee exact results. Professional engineering, architectural, and/or landscape design services ("Design Services") are not included n the Agreement and shall not be provided by the Contactor. Any design defects in the Contract Documents are the sole responsiblity of the Customer. If the Customer must engage a licensed engineer, architect and/or landscape design professional any costs concerning these Design Services are to be paid by the Customer directly to the designer involved. 15. Cancellation: Notice of Cancellation of work must be received in writing before the crew is dispatched to their location or Customer will be liable for a minimum travel charge of $150.00 and billed to Customer. The following sections shall apply where Contractor provides Customer with tree care services: 16. Tree and Stump Removal: Trees removed will be cut as close to the ground as possible based on conditions to or next to the bottom of the tree trunk. Additional charges will be levieed for unseen hazards such as, but not limited to, concrete brick filled trunks, metal rods, etc. If requested mechanical grinding of visible tree stump will be done to a defined width and depth below ground level at an additional charge to the Customer. Defined backfill and landscape material may be specified. Customer shall be responsible for contacting the appropriate underground utility locator company to locate and mark underground utility lines prior to start of work. Contractor is not responsible damage done to underground utilities such as but not limited to cables, wires, pipes, and irrigation parts. Contractor will repair damaged irrigation lines at the Customer's expense. 17. Waiver of Liability: Requests for crown thinning in excess of twenly-five percent (25%) or work not in accordance with ISA (International Society of Arboricultural) standards will require a signed waiver of liability. Acceptance of this Contract By executing this document, Customer agrees to the formation of a binding contract and to the terms and conditions set forth herein. Customer represents that Contractor is authorized to perform the work stated on the face of this Contract. If payment has not been received by Contrctor per payment terms hereunder, Contractor shall be entitled to all costs of collection, including reasonable attorneys' fees and it shall be relieved of any obligation to continue performance under this or any other Contract with Customer. Interest at a per annum rate of 1.5% per month (18% per year), or the highest rate permitted by law, may be charged on unpaid balance 15 days after billing. NOTICE: FAILURE TO MAKE PAYMENT WHEN DUE FOR COMPLETED WORK ON CONSTRUCTION JOBS MAY RESULT IN A MECHANIC'S LIEN ON THE TITLE TO YOUR PROPERTY Customer Signature Title Property Manager Austin Baler April 10, 2023 Printed Name Date BrightView Landscapes, LLC "Contractor" Signature Title Account Manager, Senior Zachary Williams April 10, 2023 Printed Name Date Job #: 383400000 SO #: 8087786 Proposed Price: $14,660.00 Exhibit C Property Location Map with NW Platte Road on north side BUILDING AND YARD PLAN N.T.S. Customer Name and Address Goedecke Co (KC Branch) 4123 Riverside Dr. Riverside Mo. 64150 Project Name and Address New Office & Warehouse at 4123 Riverside Dr. Riverside Mo. 64150 Drawn By Sheet Date 03-22-23 Scale 1/4"=1'0" Exhibit C How to Plant a Tree Selecting trees Consider the limitations of the planting site, the purpose for the tree, and each tree's unique growing requirements before selecting the type of tree to be purchased. Before purchasing, check to be sure that the new tree does not have a great deal of soil added over the root flare. The root flare is the point where the top major roots extend out from the tree trunk (see figure 2). Unfortunately, many new trees have the root flare buried under several inches of soil. This is to be avoided at all times. Determine the proper planting depth Trees should be planted with their top major roots even with the soil line (see Figure 1). Trees planted at the wrong depth do not develop well and may have shortened life spans. Excess soil should be removed before planting. Figure 1 Planting in uncompacted soils [Image of tree with ties (optional) and stakes (optional) on left and right sides; Mulch layer then grade level then backfill soil layer] For balled -and -burlap trees, gently poke a stiff wire through the burlap next to the tree trunk until you hit a root. Note the distance between the top of the root ball to the first root. Check in two or more locations around the trunk to make sure you've located the top major roots. Leave the burlap in place to do this to make moving the tree easier. The distance from the top -most root to the bottom of the ball is the correct depth to dig your hole. Carefully remove the excess soil from the top of the root ball once it is in the planting hole. Container trees should have the soil carefully removed from the top, exposing the root flare, and then planted. The planting hole Dig a spot at least twice the diameter of the root ball and deep enough to place the root flare even with (or up to 1 inch higher than) the soil line. Place the tree in the hole, taking care to handle it by the root ball — not by the trunk. In order to prevent settling after planting, make sure the root ball or container soil rest on solid ground — not fill dirt. Carefully cut the twine wrapped around the stem at the top of the root ball. Figure 2 Remove excess soil Root Flare Be sure to remove the following. 1. All tags, labels, and strings 2. The wire basket from around the root ball 3. Any container holding the root system 4. Burlap from at least the top half of the root ball to prevent wicking of moisture from the soil 5. All excess soil on top of the ball, exposing just the root flare (see Figure 2) Backfill soil Make sure the tree is straight before backfilling. Use the same soil that came out of the pit. Finely chop the soil and remove any stones or debris. Avoid potting soil, peat moss or other amendments. Fill the hole halfway, watering thoroughly as you go, then finish backfilling. Work the soil around the ball gently so that no air pockets are left. Firm the soil so the tree is vertical and adequately supported, but do not pack the soil. Water Saturate the entire backfilled soil with water. A slow, gentle soaking is best. Add more soil, if needed, to compensate for settling. Mulch Cover smoothed soil with 3 inches of wood compost or bark chips. Shape the mulch into a doughnut 2 to 3 feet wide, leaving a small gap near the trunk. Do not mound mulch onto the trunk of the tree. Mounding encourages root girdling, which can weaken and kill trees. Black plastic, grass clippings, or sawdust should not be used as mulch. Keep mulch weeded. Replace as needed. Pruning Remove only broken or badly deformed branches the first year. Begin a regular pruning program the second or third year after planting. Optional procedures Stakes Stakes may be used to prevent shifting of the root ball or to protect the stem from mowing equipment. If needed, the tree should be guyed strongly enough to provide support, but flexibly enough to allow 6 to 8 inches of sway. Drive one or more stakes near the tree, but not through the roots. The best guying materials are wide and flexible, such as plastic horticultural tape or canvas webbing. Remove guys/ties as soon as the tree can stand alone — about three months, but no longer than one year after planting. Guys/ties ultimately can kill your tree if not removed. Trunk wrap Research indicates that trunk wraps provide little, if any, benefit to trees. In fact, they can encourage damaging insects or disease -causing fungi. Avoid using trunk wraps unless specifically recommended. Planting in compacted soils To test for compacted soil, do a simple percolation test. Dig a hole 12 inches to 18 inches deep and fill it with water. If any water is still in the hole 12 to 18 hours later, then you have compacted or heavy clay soils. Roots need oxygen, so dig a wide, shallow hole three to four times the width of the root ball or container and only half as deep. Mound backfill soil slightly to the top of the root flare, covering the entire excavation. This creates a raised planting bed, which will improve the tree's performance (see Figure 3). Soils that hold excessive moisture may need a subsurface drain tube installed below the root ball, or look for alternative sites. Figure 3 Planting in compacted soils [Image of tree with stakes (optional) and ties (optional) on two sides of tree; next is mulch layer then grade level then backfill soil then root ball] Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs of the Missouri Department of Conservation is available to all individuals without regard to their race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Questions should be directed to the Department of Conservation, PO Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102, 573-751- 4115 (voice) or 800-735-2966 (TTY), or to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Division of Federal Assistance, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Mail Stop: MBSP-4020, Arlington, VA 22203. Missouri Department of Conservation PO Box 180 Jefferson City, MO 65102-0180 mdc.mo.gov 3/2015 F00064 CITY OF RIVERSIDE MISSOURI Upstream from ordinary. City of Riverside Staff Analysis Report Case Number PC23-06, Special Use Permit 4123 & 4125 NW Riverside Street - Goedecke General Information Applicant: Goedecke Company (Eric Peterson, President & Mike Lang, VP of Sales) Location: 4123 & 4125 NW Riverside Street Requested Action: To consider a Special Use Permit (SUP) to allow outdoor storage. Zoning: I- Industrial Existing Land Use: Industrial (Former location of K&G Striping) Proposed Land Use: Industrial Warehouse with associated outdoor storage Procedure: The procedure for a special use permit is a public hearing before the Planning Commission and the Board of Aldermen after notification has been given in a paper of general circulation at least 15 days before the hearing date and property owners within 185' of the subject property have been notified of such hearing. These requirements have been fulfilled on this application. Proiect Description The applicant, Goedecke Company, is a supplier of forming and shoring systems. They are moving their Kansas City, Kansas operation to Riverside at the former K&G Striping location. They currently have 17 employees and anticipate adding at least three more in the coming months. The applicant is requesting a Special Use Permit pursuant to Chapter 400.580 of the Riverside Municipal Code to allow outdoor storage of forming and shoring equipment. They have leased the former K&G Striping location at 4132 and 4125 NW Riverside Street. This location encompassed two lots totaling approximately 2.14 acres and two buildings. The property is fenced and has approximately 45,000 square feet of space that can be utilized for outdoor storage. Analysis Section 400.180 (Q) of the UDO states that in considering any application the recommending and decision -making bodies shall give consideration to the criteria below, to the extent they are pertinent to the particular application. The bodies may also consider other factors that may be relevant to a particular application. 1. The impact the proposal would have on the general health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the city. The approval of outdoor storage of forming and shoring equipment should not have an impact on the general health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Riverside. 2. Whether the proposal is consistent with the intent and purpose of this Chapter. The applicant is requesting a special use permit for outdoor storage. Section 400.180 of the UDO has put into place provisions to consider outdoor storage requests on a case -by -case basis. Therefore, this proposal is consistent with the intent and purpose of this Chapter. Page 1 of 3 3. Whether the proposal is consistent with the Comprehensive Master Plan and other adopted planning policies. The Comprehensive Master Plans identifies this area as a potential redevelopment opportunity, however, much of the area remains industrial with associated outdoor storage. The proposed use would be consistent with the surrounding areas at this time. 4. Whether the proposal is consistent with the City Municipal Code and other adopted policies. Riverside Municipal Code allows for the issuance of special use permits on a case -by -case basis with approval by the Planning Commission and Board of Aldermen. 5. The extent to which public facilities and services are available and adequate to meet the demand generated by the proposal. Outdoor storage puts minimal strain on public services. Staff will be responsible for ensuring the applicant stays in compliance if the outdoor storage is approved. 6. The recommendation of professional staff. Staff supports the request for a special use permit for outdoor storage with the following conditions: a. The applicant shall only store forming and shoring equipment in the approved areas. b. Storage shall not exceed 10 feet in height. c. Barbed wire on all fencing shall be removed. d. Landscaping shall be installed around the outside of the fence along the south and east sides of the property in accordance with the approved development agreement. 7. The precedents and the possible impact of such precedents that might result from approval or denial of the application. The city has set a precedence of approving outdoor storage for businesses located on NW Riverside Street and NW Platte Road. Several businesses in this area have outdoor storage associated with their businesses. 8. The character of the surrounding neighborhood. The surrounding neighborhood is zoned Industrial and several other businesses in this area have outdoor storage. 9. The existing and any proposed zoning and uses of adjacent properties and the extent to which the proposal is compatible with the adjacent zoning and uses. Adjacent properties are zoned I -Industrial. The placement of outdoor storage is compatible with the adjacent zoning and uses at this time. 10. The extent to which the proposal will impact the property and neighboring property. The request for outdoor storage is consistent with other developments in the area. Neighboring properties have been notified of this request and so far, none have come forward with concerns. Page 2 of 3 11. The suitability of the property for the uses to which it has been restricted under the existing zoning district regulations. The applicant is planning to lease space in an industrial building that is located within an established industrial area that already has locations with outdoor storage. 12. The length of time, if any, the property has remained vacant as zoned. The property has been vacant since K&G Striping left in January of this year. 13. The economic impact of the proposal on the community. The request for outdoor storage at this location will not have a negative impact on the community. It is always a benefit to have a building occupied by a tenant as opposed to remaining vacant. 14. The extent to which there is a need for the use in the community. The applicant provides support and services to contractors in the region. 15. Whether the proposal is made necessary because of changed or changing regulatory requirements, social values, new planning concepts of other social or economic conditions. It is necessary for the applicant to request a special use permit for outdoor storage because their business needs require the use of outdoor space to store their equipment. It is not feasible to their forming and shoring indoors. Other businesses in the industrial area have also made similar requests for the same reason. Conformance to Master Plan: The Master Plan discusses redeveloping this area to incorporate a multitude of uses, create jobs, generate revenue for the city and welcome innovative companies. While this is a long-term plan for the area the city also recognizes that it is not ready to redevelop this area at this time and recognizes the benefit of having buildings occupied and maintained. Attachments - Project Location Map - Site Plan - Photos Page 3 of 3 Photo of Site with gravel parking and stacked pallets