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ITEM III B: ACCESS CONTROL VARIANCES FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT AT
2120 JACKSON STREET
*All pertinent information can be found in ITEM III A.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Oshkosh AAP, LLC—Andy Dumke
Property Owner: Inti Investments
Action Requested:
The petitioner is requesting access control variances to permit the following:
1. Reduced lateral clearance from Jackson St. to 35'where code requires a minimum of 75
feet.
2. Increased driveway width (Allen Ave.) to 40',where code allows a maximum width of
30 feet.
3. Reduced corner clearance from Jackson St./Allen Ave. intersection to 60',where code
requires a minimum clearance of 175'.
Applicable Ordinance Provisions:
The Access Control Ordinance, Section 25-104.1(1) of the Municipal Code.
Property Location and Background Information:
The subject area consists of two parcels, totaling approximately 1.04 acres in size, located at the
southeast corner of Jackson Street and Allen Avenue. The western parcel (Jackson St. frontage)
currently contains a tavern and associated parking area. The eastern parcel (Allen Ave.
frontage) contains a salvage yard and associated buildings. The surrounding area consists of
commercial and residential uses. The 2040 Comprehensive Land Use Plans recommends
general commercial use for the subject area.
Subject Site
Existing Land Use Zoning
Commercial/Industrial SMU
Adjacent Land Use and Zoning
Existing Uses Zoning
North Commercial &Residential SMU& SR-9
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South Industrial SMU
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East Residential SR-9
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West Commercial
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use
2040 Comprehensive Land Use Recommendation General commercial
ANALYSIS
The proposed development will have one access driveway along Jackson Street and one along
Allen Avenue with both providing two-way access. The intended use of the property is for a
commercial development (Advance Auto Parts). In this particular case, staff does not have
concerns with the requested lateral clearance reduction as the proposed 35' lateral clearance
provides for stacking of two vehicles and the proposed parking lot is relatively small with 24
stalls and should not result in traffic concerns related to stacking of vehicles in the driveway.
Staff is also supportive of the increased driveway width to 40' as it is necessary to allow for
delivery semi-truck maneuvering to and from Allen Avenue.
The proposed Jackson St. entrance has a 60' clearance from the Jackson St./Allen Ave.
intersection, where code requires a 175' corner clearance. The required corner clearance cannot
be met for this property as the lot has only 142.86' of frontage along Jackson Street. Staff does
not have concerns with the reduced corner clearance as the location of the driveway is not
changing from what is existing and it is not feasible to meet the required 175' corner clearance.
The Department of Public Works has reviewed the proposal and has not noted any concerns.
RECOMMENDATION/CONDITIONS
Staff recommends approval of access control variances to permit the following:
1. Reduced lateral clearance from Jackson St. to 35'where code requires a minimum of
75 feet.
2. Increased driveway width (Allen Ave.) to 40', where code allows a maximum width
of 30 feet.
3. Reduced corner clearance from Jackson St./Allen Ave. intersection to 60',where code
requires a minimum clearance of 175'.
Item III B-ACV 2120 Jackson St. 2
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