Agenda Item Title:
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Interpretation of the term “Mixed Use Development”
OneTen Apartments
109 W. 11000 S.
[Commercial Area, #9]
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Presenter:
Mike Wilcox
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Description/Background:
The Community Development Director, James Sorensen, is requesting the Planning Commission provide the interpretation of the term “mixed use development” as applied in the context of a conditional use permit and site plan review applications on a property located at 109 W. 11000 S. The applications seek review and approval of a mixed use development for this site. This property is zoned Central Business District (CBD) which generally allows only commercial uses, but also allows for a mixed use development as a conditional use. Prior to proceeding with the review of their conditional use permit and site plan review applications, the Director has called upon the Planning Commission to provide a final interpretation on this matter.
For full details of this item, please see the attached staff report.
Recommended Action and/or Suggested Motion:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission determine that this request does not meet the definitional standard of a “Mixed Use Development” as outlined in the Land Development Code based on the following findings:
Findings:
1. A mixed use development must consist of more than just a collection of types of uses that are adjacent (vertically or horizontally) to one another. It requires that they be designed to function as a walkable village center providing a variety of housing, employment opportunities, goods and services that support the existing and proposed residents of a given area. The proposal does not meet this requirement.
2. A mixed use development is required to function as a walkable village center, providing a mix of uses within close proximity, and uninterrupted pedestrian connections, thereby reducing traffic and parking impacts. The proposal does not meet this requirement.
3. A mixed use developmen...
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