MKNA LAND USE COMMITTEE REPORT

September 2010

The following are active cases reviewed by the Land Use Committee:

4401 Central Avenue (Meridian Psychological Associates) - pending

The Land Use Committee met on Tuesday, September 14 at 7 pm to review a preliminary plan developed by architects to modify and expand the office building at 4401 Central Avenue.  Notices were delivered to neighbors, the College Ave. library and posted on the MKNA website. There has not been a petition filed- this was a meeting to obtain feedback from neighbors.  The majority of neighbors in attendance expressed support for a modest expansion of the facility that would allow for the addition of two more offices.  The additional space would not reduce the number of available parking spaces or remove any trees.

5215 College Ave. (Petition No. 2011-DV3-030 - Calle 52 Restaurant) - pending

This petition for outdoor seating and variance of development standards for parking will be heard by the board of zoning appeals was continued until Oct. 19 at 1:00 pm.   The land use committee recommendation after its initial meeting among the petitioner and neighbors held on July 27 to support the variance was approved by the MKNA Board at its Sept. 9 meeting.  View the Dept. of Metropolitan Development staff report. 

4212 College Avenue (Gold Seal Termite and Pest Control) - pending

Business is not zoned to operate in a C3 district and has numerous health and safety violations.  The City Prosecutor's office recently drafted the complaint and a court date of October 25 at 1:30 pm.  Jackie Nytes, City Councilor, has asked staff within DCE (Dept. of Code Enforcement) to develop new language for legislative changes to strengthen ordinances for stricter code enforcement remedies.  Owner has stated since April that the business will be moving out of the neighborhood.

4124 N. Pennsylvania St. (Lainee James Group Home) - pending

The Needs Assessment to establish a group home for up to 10 boys ages 13-20 was reviewed by DCS (Dept. of Child Services) Regional Council for licensing on September 17, 2010 and its recommendation to obtain a license was denied by a majority vote.  The applicant may further appeal to DCS to obtain its license. 

4923 College Avenue (Petition No. 2010-DV1-039 - The Sinking Ship Restaurant) - complete

This petition for outdoor seating was approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals on Sept. 7.  Interior construction will now commence and the restaurant plans to open late November.  A variance for parking was approved in 2009.  The hearing for a liquor license is pending.