Reso 23-01 0007 PC Reso 801 Willow

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ATTY/RESO.0007/PC RESO 801 WILLOW REV: 02-07-23 JB Page 6 of 9 parking, the site is surrounded by other commercial uses that utilize chain link fencing to secure and separate subject property boundaries; as such, the project applicant’s proposal would not alter the existing character of the surrounding context. H. In the case of any commercial or industrial structure, the review authority shall consider its proximity to any R District and shall consider the effect of the proposed structure upon the character and value of the adjacent R District area; The existing building is a commercial structure located in the MUT Zoning District, approximately one block from the nearest R District. The purpose of the MUT district is to reflect the transitional nature of the area from lower density residential or light industrial to higher density mixed-use areas. The proposed use will be consistent with the zoning district’s intent surrounding uses and will increase the opportunity for adjacent residents to access availability of health and fitness facilities, resulting in an overall improvement to quality of life. Additionally, the proposed height modification will support the zoning district’s intent to transition from lower density residential to higher density areas by locating the improvement at the northwest corner of the building, which is the portion of the Property farthest away from the neighboring R District. As such, the proposed improvements will not negatively impact the character or value of the adjacent R District. I. The provision of permeable areas and drainage design appropriate to capture and treat stormwater runoff prior to its discharge from the site including, but not limited to, the use of vegetated swales, landscape features, permeable pavement materials, infiltration basins or engineered designs. The proposed use would be located in an existing facility. The applicant is not proposing any changes to the site’s exterior ground plane and therefore does not propose to add any new permeable areas. 4. Planning Commission hereby approves Use Permit No. UP2022-12 and Architectural Permit No. AP2022-071 subject to the Conditions of Approval attached hereto as Exhibit A. 5. This Resolution is effective upon its adoption. * * *