Title
A Non-Use Variance to City Code Section 7.3.303.I.1.c to allow a 16-foot separation between the nearest point of the building in which the repair activity of an Automobile and Light Vehicle Repair use occurs to any residential zone district where 100 feet is required consisting of 13,100 square feet located at 822 West Colorado Avenue. (Quasi-Judicial)
Presenter:
William Gray, Senior Planner, Planning + Neighborhood Services
Body
Recommended Action
Optional Motions:
1. Motion to Approve
Approve the Non-Use Variance to City Code Section 7.3.303.I.1.c to allow a 16 foot separation between the nearest point of the building in which the repair activity of an Automobile and Light Vehicle Repair use occurs to any residential zone district where 100 feet is required located at 822 West Colorado Avenue based upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria for a Non-Use Variance as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.526.E, with the following conditions:
1) A final landscape plan that addresses landscaping, screening, fencing, and parking improvements as illustrated in Attachment 9-Site Plan and which are necessary to comply with City Code Section 7.5.526.E is submitted within 60 days of the Planning Commission hearing date.
2) The approved final landscape plan is implemented not later than June 15, 2025, and the improvements will be guaranteed through a Financial Assurance Agreement.
3) No exterior storage of automotive parts, tires, equipment and/or materials.
4) All work is required to be done within the building.
5) All work is limited to tire sales, installation and repair. No other auto repair services or body and fender work are allowed.
6) The inside storage of tires is required to comply with Chapter 34, Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage, Fire Code of the City of Colorado Springs.
2. Motion to Deny
Deny the Non-Use Variance to City Code Section 7.3.303.I.1.c to allow a 16 foot separation between the nearest point of the building in which the repair activity of an Automobile and Light Vehicle Repair use occurs to any residential zone district where 100 feet is required located at 822 West Colorado Avenue based upon the findings that the request does not comply with the criteria for a Non-use Variance as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.526.E.