Report Prepared by: Julie Nelson, Associate Planner, Planning Department
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SUBJECT: Appeal of Conditional Use Permit (CUP) #1238 and Site Plan Review #455 Which Would Allow the Construction of a Mixed-Use Development, Including 218 Apartments, Approximately 22,000 s.f. of Retail Commercial Space, and Approximately 14,000 s.f. of Office Space on a 5.94-Acre Parcel Generally Located at the Southeast Corner of Yosemite Avenue and McKee Road
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers an appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit (CUP #1238) and Site Plan Review #455.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Open the Public Hearing and hear all testimony regarding the appeal; and,
B. Close the Public Hearing; and,
C. Provide direction to staff regarding findings to grant or deny the appeal, with or without prejudice.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Continue the public hearing to a future meeting (date and item to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Zoning Ordinance Section 20.74 - Appeals addresses the procedure for appealing a decision made by the Planning Commission.
DISCUSSION
Appeal
Conditional Use Permit #1238 was approved by the Planning Commission on January 22, 2020, to allow the construction of a mixed-use development with 214 apartment units and approximately 37,117 square feet of commercial uses within four buildings (two 2-story buildings and two 3-story buildings) on an approximately 5.94-acre parcel, generally located at the southeast corner of Yosemite Avenue and McKee Road (refer to the Location Map at Attachment 1 and the Site Plan at Attachment 2).
On April 13, 2020, the Planning Commission held a special meeting via teleconference and considered Site Plan Review #455 to review the proposed project in relation to the City's Interface Regulations found in Section 20.32 of the City of Merced Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission unanimously approved Site Plan Review #455.
In compliance with S...
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