RES 2022-1085 - Special Use Permit - Dan Smith - to allow development in the ED Overlay, 5220 Wedge CourtEXHIBIT A: Page 1 of 2
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City of Omaha
Planning Department
1819 Farnam Street
Suite 1100
Omaha, NE 68183
402-444-5150
Planning.CityofOmaha.org
I. GENERAL INFORMATION:
Purpose: To approve a Special Use Permit to allow construction of a detached
accessory garage/shop on the property.
Existing Use(s): Single Family Residential Existing Zoning: DR-ED
Adjacent Land Use(s): Adjacent Zoning:
North: Single Family Residential North: DR-ED
South: Single Family Residential South: DR-ED
East: Single Family Residential East: DR-ED
West: Single Family Residential West: DR-ED
Future Land Use Designation(s): Ponca Special Development Zone
Applicable Regulations: If approved, development of the site will be subject to the
conditions of the approved Special Use Permit, the
underlying DR District zoning regulations, and all other
applicable regulations.
No building permits will be issued based on a site plan that does not comply with the
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
II. SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Site
Characteristics:
The site is comprised of a single 10.73 acre parcel located in the North Hills
area of north Omaha. The site is developed with a single family residence
and out building. Property in the vicinity is developed with similar single
family residential uses at very low density.
Development
Proposal:
Submitted materials show the construction of a 3,500 square foot garage
and shop building just west of the existing single family residence. Due to
the amount of disturbed area proposed as a part of grading, cut, and fill
operations on the site, a Special Use Permit is required pursuant to Section
55-901(a)(1).
Grading and
Drainage:
The disturbed soil totals approximately 21,425 square feet, triggering the
requirement for approval of a Special Use Permit. However, the building
site does not meet the criteria for a sensitive area. The portion of the site
with 50 percent or more grade is man-made, and is not a natural feature.
The proposed green roof helps to retain the natural character, and all
disturbed soils will remain on-site.
Date: September 28, 2022
Case Number(s): C8-22-278
Applicant: Dan Smith
Request: Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow development in the ED-North
Hills Environmental Resources Overlay District
Location: 5220 Wedge Court
Case Number: C8-22-278
Development in the ED-North Hills Environmental
Resources Overlay District
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Utilities: OPPD has distribution equipment on/near the property. Coordinate with
OPPD on removal/relocation of equipment if necessary.
Land Use and
Planning:
The proposed garage is an accessory use to an existing single family
residential use on the property today. Submitted plans indicate that impacts
of the grading operations proposed on the site will largely be reduced by
the location and topography of the existing area. Potential adverse impacts
of the proposed building are mitigated to the greatest extent possible.
III. ANALYSIS:
The requested Special Use Permit generally complies with the requirements of the Omaha
Municipal Code and the goals and objectives of the Omaha Master Plan. The Special Use
Permit is appropriate.
IV. RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Special Use Permit to allow development in the ED-North Hills Environmental
Resources Overlay District, subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the approved Site Plan.
2. Commercial uses of the shop is strictly prohibited.
3. Coordinate with OPPD on removal/relocation of equipment if necessary.
4. Compliance with all other applicable regulations.
V. ATTACHMENTS:
885 Review
Site Plan
Grading Plan
Case Number: C8-22-278
Development in the ED-North Hills Environmental
Resources Overlay District
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55-885 Project Review
Date: September 28, 2022
Case Number: C8-22-278
Project Name: Development in the ED-North Hills Environmental Resources
Overlay District
Location: 5220 Wedge Court
Zoning: DR-ED
Site Plan Review Mixed Use PUR
Conditional Use Special Use Reviewed By: RML
CRITERIA GUIDELINES COMMENTS:
1. Land Use Compatibility:
a. Development
Density
Site area per unit, Floor Area Ratio,
and/or Intensity Rating should be
similar to surrounding uses if not
separated by major manmade or
natural features.
Acceptable
2. Height and Scale:
a. Height and
Bulk
Development should minimize
differences in height and building size
from surrounding structures.
Substantial differences must be
justified by urban design
considerations.
Acceptable
b. Setbacks Development should respect pre-
existing setback lines in surrounding
areas. Variations must be justified by
significant site features or operating
characteristics.
Acceptable
c. Building
Coverage
When possible, building coverage
should be similar to that displayed in
surrounding areas. Higher coverage
should be mitigated by landscaping
or other site amenities.
Acceptable
3. Site Development:
a. Frontage Generally, a project’s frontage along
a street or private way should be
similar to its lot width.
Frontage is identical to lot width.
b. Parking/
Internal
Circulation
1. Parking and circulation should
serve all structures with minimal
vehicular and pedestrian conflicts.
2. All structures must be readily
accessible to public safety vehicles.
3. Development must have access to
adjacent public streets or private
ways. Internal circulation should
distribute traffic to minimize
congestion at access points.
Acceptable
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b. Storm Water
Management
1. Development design should
handle storm water without
overloading or substantially
diminishing capacity of public storm
sewer system.
2. Development should not inhibit
development of other properties.
3. Development should not increase
probability of erosion, flooding,
landslides, or other endangerment to
surrounding properties.
Not applicable
c. Utilities Project must provide evidence of
utility service to the site.
Acceptable utility service will be
provided.
c. Landscaping Landscaped areas should be planned
as an integral part of the
development, providing street
landscaping and buffering, and
dividing otherwise unbroken paved
areas. Parts of a site with steep
slopes, wooded areas, and natural
drainage ways should be preserved.
Acceeptable
4. Building Design:
Architectural design and building
materials should be compatible with
surrounding areas if located adjacent
to landmark districts or in highly
visible locations.
Acceptable
5. Operating Characteristics:
a. Traffic
Capacity
Projects should not materially reduce
the existing level of service on
adjacent streets. Projects will be
required to make street
improvements and/or dedicated right-
of-way to mitigate negative effects.
Not applicable
b. External
Traffic Effects
Project design should direct non-
residential traffic away from
residential areas.
Not applicable
c. External
Effects
Projects with long operating hours
must minimize effects on surrounding
residential areas.
Not applicable
d. Outside
Storage
If permitted, outside storage areas
must be screened from adjacent
streets and less intensive zoning
districts and uses.
Not applicable.
6. Public Facilities
a. Sewage
Disposal
Development within 500 feet of a
public sanitary sewer must connect to
the public sewer system. If permitted,
individual systems must not adversely
affect public health, safety, or welfare.
Not applicable
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7. Comprehensive Plan
Projects should be consistent with the
comprehensive plan of the City of
Omaha and should minimize adverse
economic effects on surrounding
properties.
Acceptable
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23CASE:C8-22-278APPLICANT:Dan SmithREQUEST:Approval of a Special Use Permit to allow development in the ED-North HillsEnvironmental Resources Overlay DistrictLOCATION:5220 Wedge Court