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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMiscellaneous Correspondence 1979-9-4 '1 ' ~". ..\ * . . .-' ... -,..~ DEPARTMENT OF 'PUBLIC WORKS RON CL,ARK, ~ ./? ) .t?~1 ~Jcd"~~ +v ~ 4tt~eJl ' ~I C/)vu{lfWv7ct Use. "~lM'~t ~ vectNW~' ~ +" ~ , ~~ tyoce4 wvesbe , ' ~ ~\ 0yV.tG' - (. ~~te, t~ '). Cy~\ ~tf""'tv_,c.:;-e r7Jt,~ CiAM:\ {,vl~"utUrV6. 1'/ R[r~~ ? ~'. l.": ",-!:~.lli/t^ \! ( " ' S[p A ~ \.- . . - 4 19 ,- . -:~ CI 19.... .'-il -,- SP" l'r Or I:::. ",/ 'lINCn L.... /, P(A'''VI [(0""" / " 'VI itc ., '-" . '-"I , ,', \ " " I,', '. '. , EW~~@~L%U(D[Q)QD~ C. OF SPRINGFiELD ~. .~ .... July 31, 1979 .':;: , MEMO TO: Sally Johnson ,Building Inspector FROM: Kevin Roberts, traffic Administrator SUBJECT: Strong's Plants, 5809 Main Street J This is a follow-up to our inspection of the subject property on July 30, 1979. As'we discussed, the current use of the property appears to be in violation of the Zoning Ordinance. The site is primarily being used as a horticultural retail outlet in a RA Zone without a conditional use permit. The existing use of the property presents ser,i:ous traffic safety problems. The driveway serving the premises has inadequate width to accommodate two way traffic turning onto or from Main Street. Vehicles negotiating a left or right turn into the driveway from Main Street would be in direct conflict with a vehicle waiting to exit the ,driveway or a vehicle approaching the driveway from within the site. The site does not have parking stalls delineated, nor is there a defined vehicle turnaround so vehicles do not back out onto Main Street. , The driveway from Main Street and the area being utilized for customer parking is not paved. In order to comply with City standards and requirements of the Department of Environmental Quality, the parking and ciruclation area must be paved to reduce air pollution (particulate matter). Should you require additional information or have any questions, please advise. KR/bj ~ - ". . U'~~~~~@~B~@)O:O~ . CITY OF SPRINGFIE[O- August 31, 1979 TO: Dick Johnson, Planning Director 4( FROM: Sally Johnson, Environmental Inspector SUBJECT: ~lrs. Ina Strong, Conditional Use Permit Application For a Plant Business At 5809 ~lain Street The above property is currently being used as a horticultural retail business in an RA Zone. Mrs. Strong has applied for a conditional use permit in order to conform to applicable City Codes and support a legal use on the property. However, after a July 30, 1979 inspection of the premises by Kevin Roberts, Traffic Administrator, and myself, it is evident that unless certain aspects of the business are eliminated or altered, the property may not be in con- formance with code requirements even if the conditional use permit is granted. The following items may be in violation of the Springfield Zoning Code and/or Uniform Building Code as adopted by the City of Springfield: 1. The plants for sale are not raised on the property, although Mrs. Strong informs us that she will start raising the plants on the same site next growi!1g season. 2. Other items, such as macrame hangers and plant pots were being sold in conjunction with the plants. 3. Two signs, approximately four feet by eight feet each; one an identity, and one a non-identity sign, are displayed on the property. 4. A greenhouse has been partially erected without a building permit. 5. the and A stand for the display and sale of approval of the Building Division. potentially hazardous to customers. plants has been erected without The stand appears to be substandard Please refer to the attached memo from Kevin Roberts, Traffic Administrator regarding potential traffic hazards relative to the business. Please advise if you require additional information. cc: Kevin Roberts, Traffic Administrator Attachment SJ/cp