Title
Public Hearing: Application #PL2025-277 - Preliminary Development Plan - Les Schwab Tire Center, 740 NW Ward Road; SFP-E, LLC, applicant.
Body
Issue/Request:
The applicant requests approval of a Preliminary Development Plan to allow for the construction of a 6-bay, 8,600-sf. tire center on the property at 740 NW Ward Road. The applicant is requesting two (2) modifications; a modification to the fenestration requirement within the pedestrian view zone and a modification to the maximum light pole height.
Presenter
Dan McGhee, Applicant Representative
Adair Bright, AICP, Senior Planner
Recommendation
Recommendation: With the conditions of approval below, the application meets the goals of the Ignite! Comprehensive plan, the requirements of the UDO and Design and Construction Manual (DCM).
1. The development shall occur in accordance with the Preliminary Development Plan with a revision date of November 10, 2025.
2. A modification shall be granted to allow for the western building façade to be exempt from the fenestration within the pedestrian view zone requirement.
3. A modification shall be granted to allow for the light poles to be 18’ tall from grade inclusive of the concrete base.
4. The sidewalk connection on the west side shall either extend further to the north and terminate with a ramp at the entrance to the apartments on Outerview Dr. or connect on the east side of the existing stub.
Committee Recommendation
A motion was made by Commissioner Jana-Ford, seconded by Commissioner Touzinsky, that this application be approved. The motion carried unanimously.