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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A TRANSPORATION TERMINAL FOR TRUCKS CARRYING FLAMMABLE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AS WELL AS A REDUCTION IN THE FLOOR AREA RATIO AND AN INCREASE IN THE MAXIMUM FRONT SETBACK REQUIRMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OPERATION OF SAID TERMINAL - CASE # CU-104-14
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Summary and Background Information:
The Development Review Team (DRT) is recommending that Planning Commission and City Council approve the request, subject to conditions.
The applicant is requesting approval of the following three items via a Conditional Use Permit (CUP):
1. A reduction in the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) requirement in the Marty Farms PUD - Amendment #1 from .15 to .05.
2. An increase in the maximum front setback in the Marty Farms PUD - Amendment #1 from 80-feet to 135-feet.
3. The ability to operate a transportation terminal for vehicles that carry flammable, explosive, hazardous, or highly toxic materials.
Groendyke Transport currently operates their truck terminal at 9751 E. 104th Avenue and has been in operation at that location since 1995. Due to their success, they have a need for a larger facility to accommodate their growth and they very much desire to remain in Commerce City.
Therefore, Groendyke Transport is requesting the approval of three separate items via this Conditional Use Permit in order to develop the property located at the southwest corner of E. 93rd Place and Yosemite Street for their new transportation terminal.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Chris Cramer, Community Development Director
Staff Member Presenting: Paul Workman, City Planner
Staff Recommendation: Approval, per Planning Commission recommendation.
Alternatives:
(1). Approve the request as submitted by the applicant.
(2). Approve the request subject to conditions (recommended by the Planning Commission).
(3). Deny the request.