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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4631 ! 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CITY CLERK'S OFFICE · · CITY OF AUBURN 25 West Main Auburn, WA 98001 ocr ! 9 CITY OF AUBURN CITY CLERKS O :FIC£ ORDINANCE NO. 4 6 3 i AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 137.5 SQUARE FOOT INCREASE OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE AREA ON PROPERTY ZONED R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL), LOCATED AT 816 "F" STREET S.E., WITHIN THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON. WHEREAS, Application No. CUP0002-93 dated April 13, together with site plans therefore, City of Auburn, Washington, by requesting a Conditional Use Permit of a 137.5 square foot increase of 1993, has been submitted to the AUBURN YOUTH RESOURCES to allow the construction administrative office area on property zoned R-2 (Single Family Residential) within the City of Auburn, Washington, hereinafter described in Section 2 of the Ordinance; and WHEREAS, said request above referred to, was referred to the Hearing Examiner for study and public hearing thereon; and WHEREAS, the Hearing Examiner, based upon staff review, held a public hearing to consider said petition in the Council Chambers of the Auburn city Hall, on May 18, 1993, at the conclusion of which the Hearing Examiner recommended the approval of the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 137.5 square foot increase of administrative office area located at 816 "F" Street S.E., in a R-2 (Single Family Residential) zone based upon the following Findings of Fact and Conclusions, to-wit: Ordinance No. 4631 June 15, 1993 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 2O 21 22 23 24 25 26 Se FINDINGS OF F~CT The applicant, Auburn Youth Resources, through its agent, Dick Brugger, seeks a Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 137.5 square foot increase of administrative office area. The subject property is located at 816 "F" Street S.E. and is currently zoned R-2, Single Family Residential. A conditional use permit was previously granted which authorized an office use. Surrounding zoning and land uses in the vicinity include R-2, Single Family Residential, to the north; C-3, Heavy Commercial, to the south; R-2, Single Family Residential, to the east; and C-3, Heavy Commercial, to the west. Auburn Youth Resources proposes to expand to allow a centrally located area for the office fax machine, copy machine, postage meter, computer and printer. This area is proposed to be a centrally located work area to be used by existing staff. The applicant indicates that the expansion is not for the purpose of providing additional staff, but only to make the existing office space more efficient and practical. There are ten parking spaces provided on-site for the existing office, which is located in approximately 2700 feet of floor space. The proposed addition would require one additional parking space. However, the Zoning Ordinance at Section 18.52.010(b) (3) does allow additions to not provide parking if the parking need is five spaces or less. The proposed addition will eliminate one of the existing ten parking spaces and the Zoning Ordinance does not allow the reduction of the required parking spaces. The applicant is able to redesign the existing parking lot and provide the ten parking spaces. In order to do this, one half of the number of parking spaces must be compact. Therefore, since the Zoning Ordinance limits the percentage of parking spaces which are compact spaces Ordinance No. 4631 June 15, 1993 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 l0 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 10. 11. 12. to 30 percent of the total, the applicant has applied for a variance to increase the percentage of compact parking spaces· At the time of the public hearing, there was some testimony from neighbors in the vicinity which expressed concern regarding lack of parking for the site as it currently exists. In addition, concern was expressed regarding lack of parking space particularly on Wednesdays when Auburn Youth Resources evidently holds a staff meeting and staff come from different locations and are required to park on and around the existing site. The staff report, with its recommendation of conditional approval, is incorporated herein by reference as though set forth in full. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The Zoning Ordinance sets forth a series of criteria which must be established before a Conditional Use Permit may be granted. The first of these criteria that the use has proposed will not have an adverse effect on the health, safety, or comfort of persons working or living in the area. The proposed addition is relatively small since the actual increase above the existing floor area will only 4.8 percent. It is also important that the addition does not propose to increase the number of employees. The proposal is in accordance with the goals, policies, and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The proposal complies with the Zoning Ordinance with the exception of the compact parking provision. However, simultaneously the applicant is requesting a variance concerning the parking. The proposal can be constructed and maintained so as to be harmonious and appropriate in design, character, and appearance with the existing or intended character of the general vicinity. The addition is small, one story, and Ordinance No. 4631 June 15, 1993 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 will be similar in character. However, it is important to ensure that the construction does not inappropriately impact the residential uses in the neighborhood. 6. The proposal will not adversely affect the public infrastructure. For each of the above referenced reasons, the recommendation of the Hearing Examiner to the Auburn City Council on this Conditional Use Permit to allow the construction of a 137.5 square foot increase of administrative office area located at 816 "F" Street S.E., is approved. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The above cited Hearing Examiner's Findings of Fact and Conclusions, are herewith incorporated in this Ordinance. Section 2. A Conditional Use Permit is hereby approved to allow the construction of a 137.5 square foot increase of administrative office area located 816 "F" Street S.E., in a R-2 (Single Family Residential) zone, situate in the City of Auburn, County of King, State of Washington, and is legally described as follows: Lots 28 through 30, Blk 2, Walnut Lawn Addition to Auburn. Section 3. Ten parking spaces must be provided. Ordinance No. 4631 June 15, 1993 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Section 4. Construction activities will only occur on Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Section 5. If Auburn Youth Resources continues to hold a staff meeting on Wednesday, then there will be no construction activity at this site on Wednesdays, since there would be inadequate parking for the construction vehicle or vehicles and the staff who would be attending the staff meeting. Bection 6. Upon the passage, approval and publication of this Ordinance as provided by law, the City Clerk of the City of Auburn shall cause this Ordinance to be recorded in the office of the King County Auditor. Section 7. The Mayor is hereby authorized to implement such administrative procedures as may be necessary to carry out the directions of this legislation. Section 8. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force five days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. INTRODUCED: PASSED: APPROVED: MAYOR Ordinance No. 4631 June 15, 1993 Page 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 ATTEST: Robin Wohl~hu-eter, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen R. Shelton, City Attorney PUBLISHED: &-~- ~ Ordinance No. 4631 June 15, 1993 Page 6