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STAFF ANALYSIS - PETITION 93-05 This petition is for a special use zoning district that would permit the construction of an auto repair garage on vacant proHert¥. The chanae requested would h~ ~m ~ l~,., ~,, ~es~den%ial zone (R-~0) to the special use zone (ARR/SU). An automobile repair garage is a conditional use in the ARR zoning, so part of this analysis will be whether the proposed use meets these standards. The other part of the analysis will be the appropriateness of a commercial use in general. The parcel proposed for rezoning is located on Berwick Court which is off Poplar Tent Road near International Drive. The land is currently vacant and is directly across from a race shop that has a conditional use permit, and a wrecker service that operates as a grandfathered use (although it could comply with zoning by obtaining a conditional use permit). The property across Berwick Court was rezoned from R-40 to ARR approximately 2 years ago. The long range plan for this area indicates that this property is part of a larger area appropriate for residential use. This clearly does not support the rezoning, but as in other cases, the specific factors relating ~o this property must be examined to determine whether conditions may permit this use to be located within what is generally designated residential. The petitioner is proposing that a ~ew building be constructed on the 3.22 acre parcel to be used as an auto repair garage. He has not provided a concept plan or site plan of the proposed buildings use as of the date of this report. However, he will be requiring to have a plan which meets the requirements of Section 9.7-3 (Automobile Repair Garages and Small Engine Repair Shops). In addition to meeting the requirement of Section 9.7-3 the staff would also recommend the following: 1. That areas between the proposed garage and any existing or future residential areas be screen. 2. That all parking areas be landscaped and screen from view of adjacent residential areas. 3. That no wrecked or salvaged vehicles be stored on the property. ~/~~__ In conclusion, that if the proposed use is properly screened that it would be in compliance with existing commercial and residential uses. Therefore, staff recommends approval.