Sill TerHar Showroom

PROJECT HAS BEEN APPROVED

Location: 1480 W 1st Ave

Project Type: Showroom Replacement

Project Description: The proposal is to demolish the existing showroom at the Sill-TerHar Mazda dealership and construct a new showroom at the eastern side of the site. The proposed showroom will be approximately 9,000 square feet and will be located adjacent to the service bays which will remain on the site. The proposed site plan includes a redesign of the on site parking including the addition of landscaping within the parking areas.

To view the full submittal please download the concept review packet within the document library.

Applicant: Greg Larson, Sill TerHar

Conformance with the Zoning and Compatibility with Surrounding Uses:
The proposal is compatible with surrounding uses.Three variances have been requested with the subject proposal:

• Setback - The applicant has requested a variance to reduce the setback along the northern property line from 25’ as specified within the BMC to 13’. The existing buildings on site currently do not meet the 25’ setback and the replacement building will be consistent with what is currently existing on the property.

• Landscape Buffer - The BMC has established a requirement for a 10’ landscape buffer adjacent to all public right-of-way for B-2 zoned properties. The current property does not meet this requirement and in coordination with staff, it has been determined that providing additional pedestrian facilities at the site is more valuable to the success of the community than providing a landscape buffer. Landscaping through the site has been increased with the subject proposal.

• Parking Lot Screening - The BMC specifies that parking areas excess of 50 spaces shall utilize a landscape berm or wall to provide screening of the parking area. The existing parking area does not feature a screen wall or berm and the applicant has worked with staff to incorporate additional landscaping throughout the site.

Long Range Financial Plan:
Consistent with land use assumptions. No anticipated impact to Long Range Financial Plan.

Potential Key Issues for Discussion:

• Three variances have been included in the subject proposal, but the building placement remains comparable to the existing building which will be removed as part of the refresh of this site.

• The proposed improvements include enhanced landscaping along the perimeter of the project along with a sidewalk along Us Hwy 287 which will be a benefit to the surrounding area.

Project Status:
The project has been approved.