01-31-1991 Public Hearing and Special Meeting

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' ~ • • Page 2 of 6 Section 5-700, Table B residential establishes setback requirements for ~ Recreational Buildings. As setbacks are, in this instance established by use instead of by zone, these setbacks are applicable even though this particular facility is located on property zoned for General Commercial use. The front setback established for this type of building is thirty feet. The first exception being requested by the City is to this setback requirement. •The second exception being requested by the City, is to the' parking requirements. Under the provisions of Section 10-609, a total of 113 on-site parking spaces are required for this facility See Exhibit C). The City is requesting a reduction to 90 spaces. - Section 11-605.2 both defines special exception and sets criteria for approval of a request. This section states: The term "special exception" shall mean a deviation from the requirements of the Zoning . Ordinance, specifically enumerated herein, which shall be granted only in the following instances, and then only when the Board finds that such special exception will not • adversely affect the value and use of adjacent or neighboring property or be contrary to the best public interest. Section 11-605.2.b.1 allows a special exception to front setback requirements in the following circumstances: Any exception from the front yard • requirements where the actual front yard setback of any abutting lot does not meet the front yard ~~ requirement. .~-~ M~~p ~ The existing building which occupies Lts 8-13 and 20-25, has a setback adjacent to First Street of approximately 17 feet. This is 13 feet less than the required 30 feet. Additionally, there is~ a--vita which projects from the rear of the building. Agh this 12 ft. x 27 ft. section of the building is schedule for demolition it currently extends to within 4 ft. of the Fi st Street proper line. The building addition to be constr ted on the abuttin lots (14-19) is therefore eligible to • be con idered for the reque ted special exception.