CHANGE FROM AN APPROVED CAR WASH TO A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL FLEX SPACE IN Northwest crossing

Project #:  PZ-18-0413

Location:  2777 & 2789 NW Lolo Dr in Northwest Crossing. The two parcels are between Snap Fitness and the self-storage facility on Lolo Dr, across the street from the Summit High School sports fields. They back onto Skyliner Rd and are across from homes in the Reserve at Broken Top.

Proposal:  Taylor Development received approval in 2017 to develop two adjacent vacant lots on Lolo Dr with two light industrial buildings and a car wash. The industrial buildings are currently under construction. The developer is applying to change the use of the third building from a car wash to another industrial flex space.

Analysis:  The proposed change should result in a less-intensive use of the property, in that there are likely to be fewer vehicle trips and less offsite impact from noise. On the other hand, full-time use as a light industrial space may require more parking; it was difficult to determine from the files on the city’s ePlans site whether additional parking is being proposed or would be required.

Contact:  Karen Swenson, Sr Planner, at kswenson@bendoregon.gov

Deadline for comments:  July 19th