Proposed Motion: |
Move Planning and Zoning Commission recommend approval of Use Permit PLH24-0003 El Oasis for the time extension of a one-story community center and community gardens, subject to the conditions as recommended by Planning staff. |
Background Data: |
- Approximately 1.9 acres
- Subject site is zoned MF-2 (Multi-Family Residential District)
- Use is permitted with Use Permit if compatible and in the best interest of the community
- The most recent use permit was granted in 2021 for two years under PLH20-0057 The Oasis/El Oasis
- Site is currently being constructed
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Surrounding Land Use Data: |
North |
Existing Single-Family Residential Zoned SF-8.5
(Single-Family District)
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South |
Across E. Erie Street : Existing mobile home park, single family and multi-family developments zoned MF-1 (Medium-Density Residential District) |
East |
Existing Single-Family Residential Zoned SF-8.5
(Single-Family District)
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West |
Existing mobile home park zoned MF-1 (Medium-Density Residential District) |
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Proposed Business Operations (for Use Permit) or Proposed Development (for PDP) |
Building Square Footage |
5,000 Square Feet |
Building Height |
20 Feet ( 35 Maximum Height Permitted) |
Parking Spaced Required |
25 Spaces |
Parking Spaces Provided |
25 Spaces (2 of the spaces are in the garage) |
Days of Operation |
Community Garden/Grass Field: Monday-Sunday Community Education Center: Monday-Friday Evening Activities: Monday-Saturday Weddings/QuinceaƱeras: Thursday-Saturday |
Hours of Operation |
Community Garden/Gass Field: Dusk to Dawn Community Center Community Education Center: 8 AM - 5 PM Evening Activities: 5 PM - 10 PM Weddings/QuinceaƱeras: 4 PM - 10 PM |
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Review and Recommendation: |
The MF-2 District permits compatible land uses that are in the best interest of the community to be developed with Council approval of a Use Permit. The community center and community garden will result in a land use that is compatible with the surrounding land uses, much like a church may be compatible with surrounding residential properties in any given neighborhood. Planning staff has reviewed the request and finds consistency with the general plan. The building includes a large community room that can be broken down into smaller co-working/tutoring/training spaces or a single meeting space serving up to 90 people. It will also include an open work room, public restrooms, a generous teaching kitchen and community garden. In an effort to prevent parking and noise from negatively impacting adjacent neighborhoods when events are held (i.e., weddings, quinceaneras) the applicant has agreed to stipulations 8 - 10 restricting parking to on-site only, restricting noise levels, and requiring a contact phone number to be provided to neighbors to resolve complaints quickly and directly. The community center is currently under construction and is anticipated to open by the end of this year. Due to the low impact use of the community center and community gardens, planning staff recommends no time limit stipulation. Conditions of approval are in place to mitigate any possible concerns regarding noise or parking impacts. |
Public / Neighborhood Notification |
- This request was noticed in accordance with the requirements of the Chandler Zoning Code.
- A neighborhood meeting sign was posted on the site and on social media via NextDoor.
- A neighborhood meeting was held on May 13, 2024. There were 30 people in attendance.
- As of the writing of this memo, Planning staff is not aware of any opposition to the request.
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Recommended Conditions of Approval |
Planning staff recommends Planning and Zoning Commission move to recommend approval of the Use Permit/Preliminary Development Plan, subject to the following conditions:
- Development shall be in substantial conformance with the Development Booklet, entitled "The Oasis/El Oasis" and kept on file in the City of Chandler Planning Division, in File No. PLH20-0057 modified by such conditions included at the time the Booklet was approved by the Chandler City Council and/or as thereafter amended, modified or supplemented by the Chandler City Council.
- The landscaping shall be maintained at a level consistent with or better than at the time of planting.
- Use permit approval does not constitute Final Development Plan approval; compliance with the details required by all applicable codes and conditions of the City of Chandler and this Use Permit shall apply.
- The site shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
- All mechanical equipment, including HVAC, utility meters, etc. shall be screened from view by material(s) that are architecturally integrated and consistent with the proposed building.
- Sign packages, including free-standing signs as well as wall-mounted signs, shall be designed in coordination with landscape plans, planting materials, storm water retention requirements, and utility pedestals, so as not be create problems with sign visibility or prompt the removal of required landscape materials.
- The Use Permit is non-transfereable to other locations.
- Parking for any event held on the subject property shall be limited to on-site parking only,
- Music shall be controlled so as to not unreasonably disturb area residents and shall not exceed the ambient noise level as measured from the subject sites' property line.
- The organization /operator shall provide a contact number of a responsible person to interested neighbors to resolve parking and/or noise complaints.
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