Planning commission approves greenhouse site plan at 2836 North Parkland Boulevard with water approval contingency

Pleasant View — The Pleasant View Planning Commission on March 6 approved a site plan to develop about 1.25 acres at 2836 North Parkland Boulevard for a greenhouse and flower and vegetable garden associated with Purple Sky Winery, 2847 North Parkland Boulevard. The approval was made contingent on written confirmation of secondary water from the Buena Vista water district and inclusion of a pedestrian crosswalk across Parkland.

Staff told the commission the proposal meets site-development standards for area, yard and height regulations, lot coverage and circulation, and described the greenhouse as an accessory use to the winery. “The site plan meets the site development standards with regard to the area with yard height regulations and location, lot coverage of main and accessory buildings,” a staff member said. The staff recommended approval with the two conditions: a confirmed secondary-water agreement with Buena Vista and a marked pedestrian crossing to provide access to overflow parking at the winery.

Ian Baldridge, identified as the vineyard manager for Oceanstar and representing the applicant on behalf of the vineyard/winery operation, described the project’s origin and intent. “This whole project kind of began as a way to propagate our own … material,” Baldridge said, and said the proposal has grown to include orchids, flowers and vegetable starts in “a kind of a cool farm-to-table concept” intended to complement a planned restaurant next door.

Staff said the site currently has access to a secondary water source on-site, but city rules and the local water-district boundaries make approval contingent on Buena Vista’s written consent. “We’re asking for a contingency — the approval contingent on that approval from Buena Vista,” the staff member said. Staff noted informal discussions with Buena Vista had not revealed major concerns but that written documentation was required.

The plan includes use of parking across the street at the winery for overflow, and staff recommended a pedestrian crosswalk to allow safe crossing between properties. Commissioners asked about whether the crosswalk would be ADA-compliant and whether Parkland might become a heavier traffic corridor in the future; staff said those issues would be reviewed as the project and future roadway changes develop.

The commission moved to approve the site plan with the two staff-recommended conditions; a commissioner seconded the motion and the commission voted in favor.

Planning staff will return an approved site plan with the conditions noted and will follow up once Buena Vista provides written confirmation of secondary water access.