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Minor Modification to Special Use Permit-A for Carolina Car Wash at 414 East Main Street
PURPOSE: Town Council is asked to consider approving a request for a Minor Modification to the Special Use Permit-A at 414 East Main Street to allow for the creation of a new exit lane from the property onto Brewer Lane. Town Staff recommends approval of the request.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Planning Department
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
__ Race/Equity ____ Climate ____ Comprehensive Plan __X__Other*
Council Direction Statement
*Other is marked as related to Land Use Ordinance provisions applying to the request.
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Information
INFORMATION: The property owner, Tom Tucker, has submitted a request to modify the permit for his property at 414 East Main Street to allow for a new exit lane to be created from the site onto Brewer Lane. The original permit and former permit modification documents are included as Attachment B for reference. No changes to the approved uses are proposed, and the number of parking spaces provided will not be reduced. As explained in the letter from Mr. Tucker (Attachment C), this change is expected to improve traffic flow to and from the site in multiple ways (see location of new exit lane on site plan, included as Attachment D).
This modification became possible after the death of the large oak tree in the subject area of the site. With the tree no longer obstructing the pathway, a new sloped exit may be created. Town staff has reviewed the request and agrees that the change should improve traffic circulation patterns associated with the property. Staff is suggesting that a few final details be shown on a final modified version of the site plan before construction is authorized, as described below:
-Additional signage. Staff suggests that additional signage be provided on the site itself to help visually guide traffic in accordance with the new plan. The applicant agrees that additional signage is warranted and will provide such signage on a final version of the modified plan.
-Solid Waste and Recycling Facilities. The addition of the exit drive causes a need to relocate at least some of the solid waste and recycling facilities. Staff has preliminarily determined that a location between the new exit lane and the existing parking spaces adjacent to Brewer Lane appears to be a feasible location, but before the final version of the plan is approved for construction, staff must receive confirmation in writing from Orange County Solid Waste and either the Town’s Public Works Department or an appropriate private waste management provider (the site is currently served by Waste Management) regarding their ability to continue serving the site.
-Tree Canopy. As a result of the large oak being removed from the site, the applicant needs to provide evidence that at least 15% of the site remains covered by tree canopy. If the canopy is below 15%, then an appropriate number of replacement trees will need to be planted.
The resolution included as Attachment A reflects the need to address the matters described above prior to construction authorization for the new exit lane.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: The applicant is paying the applicable fee associated with this request. No other impact is noted.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: Town Staff recommends that the Town Council adopt the attached resolution approving the Minor Modification to the SUP-A.
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