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Fleet-Based Services & Service Stations Text Amendments Mary Kopaskie-Brown, Planning Director Rachel Phillips, Assistant Planning Director Sean Pesek, Senior Planner 1 2 Updates since 7/16 Study Session DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION Two Ordinance Options for Consideration Option 1 • Require a CUP for Light Fleet-Based Services in the LC District • Increase the separation distance for Service Stations to 150 feet • Increase the separation distance for Fleet-Based Services to 150 feet and require for any fleet-based services, not just electric charging infrastructure • Apply the 30-foot maximum height only to all Fleet-Based Services in all districts Option 2 • Require a CUP for Light Fleet-Based Services in the LC District • Increase the separation distance for Service Stations to 150 feet • Increase the separation distance for Fleet-Based Services to 150 feet and require for any fleet-based services, not just electric charging infrastructure • Require Accessory, Light Fleet-Based and Heavy Fleet-Based Services to be located at grade except in GI and HI at a height of up to 30 feet 3 Background & Purpose New and Emerging Technology Driving the Changes Fleet Services with Drone Delivery DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 4 Background & Purpose New and Emerging Technology Driving the Changes EV Service Station Fleet Services of Robotaxis DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION Fleet-Based Services Text Amendments 5 6 Fleet-Based Services – Overview of Proposed Changes • Updates to Land Use Classification Definitions • Updates to Land Use Tables • Introduction of fleet-specific development standards (new Section 11-31-40) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 7 Fleet-Based Services – Updates to Definitions Fleet-Based Services (NEW): • Primary use is the parking, storage, staging, fueling, charging, or dispatch of fleet vehicles • In connection with passenger transportation services, delivery, medical transport operations and similar businesses operating more than five (5) vehicles • Includes EV charging infrastructure and accessory support facilities • Excludes: Towing & Impound, Vehicle Sales, Major Auto Repair, Outdoor Storage, Airports, Heliports DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 8 Fleet-Based Services – Updates to Definitions Light Fleet-Based Services: • 50 or fewer ground- or aerial-based vehicles • All vehicles have a GVWR of less than 10,000 lbs • Less than 10,000 sq. ft. of dedicated fleet area Heavy Fleet-Based Services (NEW): • One or more vehicles with a GVWR of 10,000 lbs or more; or • More than 50 ground- or aerial-based vehicles all under 10,000 lbs; or • 10,000 sq. ft. or more of dedicated fleet area DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 9 Fleet-Based Services – Updates to Definitions Accessory Fleet-Based Services (NEW): • Fleet-Based Service that is accessory and subordinate to a principal use on the same lot or parcel • Serves only the operational needs of the principal use • Shall not constitute the primary use of the site • Shall not function as an independent fleet facility or provide fleet services to off-site businesses • Fleet parking, charging, staging, etc.) shall not exceed the area devoted to the principal use DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 10 Fleet-Based Services – Updates to Land Use Tables • Light Fleet-Based Services remain permitted in the same zoning districts as currently allowed (GC, LI, GI, and HI) and added to the LC District • Added Fleet-Based Services added as an accessory use in the LC, GC, PEP, LI, GI, and HI Districts • Heavy Fleet-Based Services permitted with a CUP in the GC and LI Districts, and by-right in the GI and HI Districts DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 11 Fleet-Based Services Development Standards Parking, Charging & Storage Standards All Types of Fleet-Based Services (Light, Heavy, or Accessory) • Fleet vehicles must be parked, charged, and stored in designated areas • Fleet areas must be clearly delineated and distinct from required parking • Not permitted in setbacks, landscape yards, maneuvering aisles, or required loading zones • Aerial-based vehicle parking, charging, and/or storage: 30-ft maximum height Accessory Fleet-Based Services Only • Must be located to the side or rear of buildings • Not permitted between the front building façade and a public street • May occupy up to 50% of the required on-site parking spaces for the principal use DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 12 Screening Standards Ground-Based Fleet Vehicle Screening: • Street-side: 40-in masonry wall behind the required landscape yard • Internal side and rear property lines: 6-ft masonry wall Accessory Equipment and Infrastructure: • Screened per ground-mounted equipment standard of Section 11-30-9(A)(4) Screening Alternatives: • Alternatives may be approved by the Planning Director Fleet-Based Services Development Standards DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 13 Residential Separation: • Accessory equipment and charging infrastructure must be separated from residential uses and/or zoning districts by a distance of 100 feet • Does not apply to residentially-zoned properties that only contain commercial use(s) • Planning Director may approve less than 100 feet with a sound study showing noise at the property line stays at or below 60 dB, or doesn't increase ambient noise where it already exceeds 60 dB Fleet-Based Services Development Standards DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION Services Station Text Amendments 14 15 Service Stations – Overview of Proposed Changes • Updates to Land Use Classification Definitions • Updates to Land Use Tables • Updated Service Station development standards in Section 11-31-25 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 16 Service Station – Updates to Definitions Service Station: • Modified to clarify that it includes the fueling and/or charging for motor vehicles • Specifies the use serves the general public and doesn’t include fleet fueling and charging operations Accessory Electric Vehicle Charging (NEW): • Provision of electric vehicle charging within a parking lot or parking structure which is incidental and subordinate to the principal use DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 17 Accessory EV Charging – Updates to Land Use Tables Accessory Electric Vehicle Charging • Accessory Electric Vehicle Charging added as a permitted accessory use in the Commercial, Employment, and Downtown Districts • Footnotes: • Limited to 20% of required on-site parking; excess spaces may be converted if a parking study demonstrates additional capacity exists • Landscaping removed for charging infrastructure must be replaced on-site DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 18 Service Stations – Updates to Development Standards Fuel Pump Canopy: • Max 16-ft canopy height and 30-in canopy fascia width • Canopy lighting must be recessed and flush mounted; maximum 20 footcandles within 150 feet of residential uses EV Shade Structures: • When shade structures are provided over EV charging spaces they shall match or complements the design of the primary building (when present) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 19 Service Stations – Updates to Development Standards EV Charging Lighting: • Can be integrated into the shade structure, canopies, charging equipment, or other features • Maximum 20 footcandles within 150 feet of residential uses Vehicle Stacking: • Min 20-ft stacking on both sides of fuel pump islands and 36 ft for one-way circulation approaches • Modifications may be approved by the Planning Director based on a circulation study DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 20 Service Stations – Updates to Development Standards Residential Separation: • Fuel pumps and charging stations must be separated 100 feet from residential uses and/or zoning districts • Planning Director may approve a reduced distance with a sound study showing noise at the property line stays at or below 60 dB, or doesn't increase ambient noise where it already exceeds 60 dB DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 21 Public Outreach & Notification May 6 May 7 May 27 June 15 June 18 June 6 TA Draft emailed to Stake- holders P&Z Board June 24 Public Hearing Email Reminder Virtual Open House News- paper Ad Website Updated Draft TA Posted to Website DEVELOPMENT SERVICES – PLANNING DIVISION 22 Questions? 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