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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council FROM: Mark Lyons, Planning Services Manager DATE: July 23, 2024 SUBJECT: Res 24-443 Approve Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for Exterior Building Modifications at 640 North Main Street (Plan Commission Reccomends Approval)

BACKGROUND

The subject area consists of an approximate 0.5-acre parcel located on the east side of North Main Street, north of East Parkway Avenue. The site has an existing building that was previously used as an auto service facility and associated vehicle parking/storage area. The surrounding area consists primarily of commercial uses as well as residential uses to the east. The 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plan recommends Center City use for the subject area. On May 25, 2021, Common Council approved a General Development Plan and Specific Implementation Plan for a gas station/convenience store and laundromat. The approved development has not been constructed.

ANALYSIS

Plans were previously approved to renovate the existing 6,931 sq. ft. building for a convenience store/laundromat as well as a new fuel station/canopy with six pumps and associated parking area. The applicant has submitted revised plans for remodel of the existing building with the second floor being removed, resulting in a one-story 5,800 sq. ft. building. The building will be used as a convenience store with space for a future tenant (to be determined). No changes are proposed to the fuel station. Plans also include exchanging the approved 6’ Concrete Masonry Unit (CMU) fencing, along the east property line, with 8’ tall cedar fencing. A neighborhood meeting was held on July 8, 2024. No neighbors attended the meeting. Staff received a phone call from a neighbor who was unable to attend the meeting. They stated that they would prefer an 8’ tall CMU fence rather than the proposed 8’ tall cedar fence, along the east property line, to increase the buffer for their residence.

BOARD/COMMISSION INFORMATION

The July 16, 2024 Plan Commission meeting involved discussion related to fencing along the east property line. During the hearing, the person who had previously called staff, regarding the fence, reiterated her desire for the fencing material to be CMU. Plan Commission was supportive of the applicant’s proposed 8’ cedar fencing as it exceeds the bufferyard requirements for fencing. The attached minutes provide further information related to their comments.

FISCAL IMPACT

Approval of this may result in an increase in the assessed property value for the site. The applicant is anticipating spending approximately $1.2 million on the proposed project.

RECOMMENDATION

The Plan Commission recommended approval of the Specific Implementation Plan Amendment for exterior building modifications at 640 North Main Street with findings and conditions on July 16, 2024. Please see the attached staff report and meeting minutes for more information.

Attachments Res 24-443 SIP Amendment - 640 N Main St

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