AgdaPkt 2017-09-11 Closed and Joint SA PFA

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7.A. - Page 9 In an effort to further address traffic concerns, the applicant has offered to implement a shuttle service (Attachments 7 & 8). The applicant proposes to utilize four 10- passenger shuttles, each operating two routes in the morning and afternoon. They estimate the shuttles will serve up to 80 students. The shuttle will be operated by teachers with one shuttle parked on-site (replacing the teacher's vehicle). Hexagon has prepared a memo evaluating the proposed shuttle service (Attachment 8). Hexagon estimates that the shuttles would result in a net reduction of 42 inbound and 42 outbound vehicle trips each peak hour. The shuttles would also reduce the on-site drop-off and pick-up queue length. II. The Project is Consistent with the Conditional Use Permit Findinas. Appellant asserts that there is not substantial evidence in the record to sustain the Conditional Use Permit findings required by the City code for the project, but does not provide specific explanations in support of this assertion. Pursuant to Article 33 of the Municipal Code, the project requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit for continuation of legally nonconforming parking stall size and driveway width. The school use itself does not require a Conditional Use Permit from the City. The proposed parking to the rear of the building is considered nonconforming in that it does not comply with the minimum stall size of 8.5' by 18' and minimum drive aisle width of 24'. The proposed parking spaces are 8.5' by 17' with a 20' wide drive aisle. The size of the spaces and the drive aisle width are constrained due to the existing 20' wide fire access easement along the rear of the site. Based on a site inspection, these spaces will be accessible for vehicle parking. In order to grant a Use Permit for continuation of nonconforming parking, the City Council must make the findings contained in Section 33.19 (for nonconforming parking) and 42.4 (for Conditional Use Permit), as listed below. 1 . Any additional proposed floor area or other proposed site development would not occupy existing available parking area. Basis for finding. The Project does not include an expansion of floor area. A sufficient number of parking spaces are provided on-site in accordance with City zoning code requirements for schools. The existing parking spaces at the rear of the building will be maintained. 2. Adverse parking impacts on adjacent properties would not result. Basis for finding. The Project complies with the City required number of on-site parking spaces. Sufficient parking is provided on-site to accommodate school employees and visitors. The applicant has agreed to hold special events that would necessitate additional parking off-site. 3. Parking is provided for any additional floor area or other expansion in compliance with Article 33.