Planning Commisison approved the Planned Residential Development-Initial and Final Plan to allow a group home in a High Density Residential Zoning District with the following stipulations:

1.

A variance is hereby granted to allow five parking spaces in lieu of the required ten parking spaces with one of the spaces being “van” handicap accessible;

2.

Prior to issuance of a building permit, the alley shall be paved from the approach along the rear lot line of the property to 4 th Street or a waiver to the paving requirement shall be obtained from the City Council;

3.

Prior to issuance of a building permit, the shrubs located along the front lot line shall be trimmed and/or removed from the ten-foot sight triangle. In addition, a minimum of 6,638 landscaping points shall continually be provided. The landscaping plan shall comply with all requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. In addition, all landscaping shall be continually maintained in a live vegetative state and replaced as necessary;

4.

A Building Permit and a Certificate of Occupancy shall be obtained prior to occupancy;

5.

All Uniform Fire Codes shall be met;

6.

A group home shall be allowed on the property as defined by Chapter 17.04.350 of the Zoning Ordinance. This shall not include missions, detoxification centers or detention centers. In particular, the existing residence shall be used as a group home for women and children with a maximum of eight bedrooms. The use of the property shall continually comply with all provisions of the Program Plan submitted as a part of this application. Any change in the operations shall be submitted for approval as a M ajor Amendment. Any expansion of the use or change in use shall require the review and approval of a M ajor Amendment to the Planned Residential Development; and,

7.

The Planned Residential Development shall expire if the use is not undertaken within two years of the date of approval by the Planning Commission , or if the use as approved has ceased for a period of two years.