SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF SIMILAR USE PROVISION
FOR M-1 ZONED PROPERTY

 

Recommendation:

That the City Council confirm that architect studio use is similar to other uses permitted in the M-1 Zone pursuant to the requirements of Section 17.28.020 of the Zone Code.

 

Background:

On August 10, 1999, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 99-1193 creating a revised permitted use list for M-1 (manufacturing) zoned properties, and modifying Conditional Use Permit requirements for certain M-1 uses.

 

Analysis:

Staff has received a request to consider issuance of a building permit for work in conjunction with a proposed architect studio (please see correspondence.). The permitted use list currently contains a list of manufacturing and service related uses including artist studio, but does not include architect studio. An artist studio typically includes creative work space consisting of work tables, drawing space, space for preparing models and graphic representations and ancillary office and storage area. An architect studio typically contains similar work space with work tables, drawing tables and space for preparing models and graphic representations in conjunction with ancillary office and storage area. The amount of general office space cannot exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the building pursuant to Section 17.38.020.

Section 17.28.025 states that:

(a) When a use is not specifically listed in this Chapter, it shall be understood that the use may be permitted if it is determined by the Community Development Director that the use is similar to other uses listed.

This section further states:

(e) The determination that the proposed use is similar must be confirmed by the City Council.

Staff believes that the two uses are similar creative businesses appropriate in the M-1 zone.

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