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COMMITTEE: Community Development
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Public Hearing - Zoning Request Z19-012 - Rezoning from NS to GC with conditions for use as a special event center - 1.84 Acres - Land Lot 381 - 652 Concord Road - Drew Ihrig
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ISSUE: Drew Ihrig is requesting a rezoning from NS (Neighborhood Shopping) to GC (General Commercial) for the ability to use the existing building as a special event center. The building was previously used as a restaurant for Crafty Hog, and Howard’s Restaurant. The proposed special event center is expected to average sixty events per year with an average of 175 people per event. The site will be accessed from the existing drive on Concord Road and Smyrna Hill Road. The site currently provides 105 parking spaces for the existing building and all will remain with the proposed change in use. No changes to the exterior of the building are proposed, however the applicant plans to replace the sand patio and bocce ball court with gravel, trees, and decorative plants.
BACKGROUND: The Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 at the September 9, 2019 meeting with a recommendation to add prohibited uses.
RECOMMENDATION/REQUESTED ACTION: Community Development recommends approval of the rezoning from NS to GC on 1.84 acres for the use as a special event facility, with the following conditions:
1. The building fire alarm system shall be brought into compliance with the local and state fire code requirements.
2. A Life Safety Plan shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal to determine occupancy load for the building and the proposed use.
3. The applicant shall restripe the parking lot prior to the issuance of an occupation tax certificate.
4. Inspection and analysis of kitchen hood may be required if cooking equipment is maintained.
5. The grease trap shall be replaced with a minimum 1,500 gallon grease trap.
6. The applicant shall either remove the non-conforming freestanding pole sign or b...
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