11-10-1988 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting-cancelled/no quorum

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Special Exeption Request 89-001, Page 3 r~ L • The small size of this tract limits the conforming uses to which it could be placed. The only use which this property lends itself to is a single family dwelling. A lot coverage of 53~ exceeds the maximum allowable single family lot coverage by 13ro. Additionally, the type of structures existing and proposed are expressly designed for commercial activities and~are not readily adaptable to residential use. Construction of this addition would therefore make an eventual return of this property to a conforming use much more difficult. Another important issue to be considered is parking. Under current ordinance requirements, the present building requires nine (9) parking spaces. The proposed addition would require an additional ten (10) spaces for a total of nineteen (1g) spaces. The front setback area 1 the addition is built cannot accommodate more than si . (6) parking spac~s_;--i_f ia;r~ n-ut in accordance with ordina ce equir"- ents. Parking for this facility would therefore be very inadequate and as a result, the degree of non-conformity at this location would be greatly 7 increased. Finally, the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and the best • interest of the neighborhood must be considered. While the best public interest must be determined by the Board, based on testimony of the applicant and surrounding property owners, staff can speak to Comprehensive plan issues. A review of land use and zoning maps indicate the clear intent to promote residential redevelopment of this area. (see Exhibits B & C). Approval of this request would be clearly contrary to the plan's intent. Conclusion• Construction of this building addition cannot be accomplished in a manner cahich will comply with R-3 zoning requirements. It would make .a return t~o a conforming proper°ty use much more difficult. Inadequate parking would increase the degree of non-conformity on the property. The request is clearly contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. Recommendation: Deny special exception request SE89-001. C]