11-16-1989 Reconvened Public Hearing and Regular Meeting

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7 ~ SCU89-009, Report Page 3 Traffic Control: The Zoning Ordinance requires that traffic generated by a use be channelized in a manner that will avoid or minimize congestion on public streets, safety hazards and excessive traffic through low density residential neighborhoods. It further requires that a use not generate traffic in a volume which exceeds the safe capacity' of the surrounding streets. Traffic control plans must be approved by the Director of Community Development. In the case of Bayshore Elementary School, 'the Director has deemed these conditions to be satisfied. Compatibility with Surroundinq Area: The Zoning Ordinance requires the architectural appearance and functional plan of buildings and site to reflect the character of the surrounding area and not be so dissimilar as to cause impairment of the value of surrounding property. The ordinance further requires compatibility with the existing and future planned use of the surrounding area. The school district has successfully endeavored to develop and maintain an attractive campus at this location. Information so far, received by staff indicates that the proposed addition will blend well with the existing school facility. The issue of the west wing's rear setback must as indicated by Exhibit B, is approximately seven noted in the background section of this report the setback for an educational institution in a Residential Zone is twenty (20) ft. The proposed extend along the same seven ft. setback line. be addressed, (7) ft. As required rear Low Density addition will The City's Boprd of Adjustments is empowered to grant (within certain prescribed limits) variances and special exceptions to ordinance setback requirements. A variance will be required in order to allow the rear setback proposed for the east wing. Staff would recommend that the granting of a variance by the Board of Adjustment be considered as a condition of approval of this request. In terms of the future planned use of the area, the Comprehensive Plan has designated this area for continued use as a low density residential area. The presence of adequate school facilities should serve to make the area more attractive for its long term intended use.