16 - Specific Use Permit - Mixed Use in General Retail - Block 249 Lot 7 & PT of 8-9 - 2500 & 2514 Lamar

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• The land to the West is zoned GR and SF -3, is guided for Retail and Low Density Residential, and is an EMS Station to the northwest and single family residences due West. • The land to the North is zoned C, is guided for retail, and is a fast food restaurant. • The land to the East is zoned GR, is guided for ow Density Residential and are single-family homes and duplexes fronting on NE 21St Street. • The land to the South is zoned GR & SF -3, is guided for Low Density Residential & High Density Residential, and is part of the undeveloped lot and single-family residences further South. The SUP is allowable (permitted) in the GR Zoning District and should be approved with appropriate conditions to assure consistency with the City's Ordinances and other appropriate conditions unique to the site of the proposed project. INPUTS 4 written inputs were received from citizens in the surrounding neighborhood in advance of the hearing objecting to the project. The primary concerns are centered on drainage problems and the need for screening & buffering from the adjacent higher density and intensity land uses associated with this project. The concerns will be addressed through the City's development regulations, but can be reinforced through recommended approval conditions. RECOMMENDATION The P&Z and Staff recommends approval of a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for a Mixed Use in the General Retail District (GR) for the Shine in Paris Project Building #2 located at 2500 & 2514 Lamar (LOAD 17944), subject to the following conditions: 1. The grading and drainage plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to approval of a Preliminary Plat such that there shall be no direct runoff of stormwater to the West property line. 2. The building #2 shall maintain a minimum thirty (30') ft. setback as a buffer yard from the West property line. 3. The developer shall retain all existing vegetation as screening along the West Property Line, or shall plant and maintain double the minimum required canopy trees and shrubs along this side yard buffer area. All removal of trees and vegetation shall be subject to prior approval of the Director of Planning & Community Development and the City Engineer prior to issuance of a site clearing permit and/or grading permit. All vegetation and trees required to be preserved shall be protected with a temporary fencing barrier to be installed around the canopy drip line. 4. The developer shall install a minimum six (6') ft. privacy fence along the West property line from Lamar Avenue to the SW Corner of Building 3. 5. The developer shall comply with all other State and Local Regulations and Policies for the development prior to issuance of all permits and Certificates of Occupancy. 6. The SUP shall expire one (1) year from date of approval, unless extended for up to an additional one (1) year by the City Council, unless a site construction and building permit for the first phase has been applied for and approved by the City. Page 2 of 2