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PlanningBoard | 2012-04-09 | 4 | Board member Knox White made the motion to send a report with Board member comments to City Council for acceptance, that the report come back to Planning Board for further refinement to develop policies that can be adopted as a plan for moving forward with TDM. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft seconds the motion, Motion carries 6-0; no abstentions 9-C. 1716 Webster Street-Variance, Design Review and Use Permit Amendment for expansion of the building and the convenience store use at the 76 Gas Station at 1716 Webster Street. Andrew Thomas, Planning Services Manager, gave a brief presentation. Board member Henneberry asked if the setback regulations were in effect when the original building was built and if there is anyway to build the proposed building under the current regulation and setbacks without a Variance. He also asked if neighbors had received notification about the use permit and setbacks, and if the neighbors had made comment. Mr. Thomas responded that the CC Zoning District was put into place in 2000. Staff does no know exactly what zoning was in effect when the building was built in 1955. If a Variance is not granted the best option is to remodel the existing building, which allows the existing setbacks which are grandfathered in. The neighborhood has been notified about the Variance and Use Permit and neighbors are present at the meeting Board member Köster asked about the possibility of relocating the gas pumps. Mr. Thomas responded that staff inquired about the feasibility of relocating the tanks, which would allow for more possibilities in the building design. Tank relocation is costly and that requirement may prevent the project from being financially viable. Vice President Burton requested explanation of the process for revising CC code and an estimate of time required. Mr. Thomas responded that timing depends on how specific the Board is in defining revisions. Code amendment requires a Planning Board hearing, which is then recommended to City Council for approval. Text amendments could be placed on Planning Board Agenda's as early as June or July. Board member Ezzy Ashcraft asked how the Chevron station and convenience store on Buena Vista is able to abut the property line of the Housing Authority residence next door. Laura Ajello, Planner II, responded that the Chevron station was built more recently than 1955 and under a CM zoning. At the time the station was constructed the neighboring uses and zoning were not residential. The Housing Authority took an industrial zoned parcel and created a housing site. Approved Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 7 April 9, 2012 | PlanningBoard/2012-04-09.pdf |