10-27-1994 Public Hearing and Regular Meeting ZBOA

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Zoning Board of Adjustment Special Exception #SE94-003 Staff Report - December 29, 1994 Page 3 of 5 A, there will be adequate on site paved area to accommodate all office parking needs. (Based on square footage and assuming 2 floors of office area, 10 spaces will be required.) As all parking and maneuvering will be contained on site, there should be no impact as a result of this issue. Side and rear setbacks comply with ordinance requirements. Lot coverage is well within ordinance parameters (maximum LI. lot coverage is 70%.) The only issue with which to be concerned is building and fence setback adjacent to the 18th Street right-of-way. Regarding this subject, staff would note the following: · North 18th Street is designated as a local collector street by the City's Thoroughfare Plan. · There is no planned upgrade of this designation. · 18th Street is an 80 foot wide right-of-way. The maximum paving width required for collector streets is 40 feet (Ordinance 1444, Table 5-1). · It should be possible to maintain a separation slightly in excess of 24 feet between the proposed building addition (and fence) and the actual edge of street paving. Based on these factors, there should be no impact on the use of 18th Street. The setback is adequate for traffic safety. The unpaved portion of the right-of-way will provide an open area separating building from street. The unpaved portion should also be adequate to accommodate future drainage or utility needs. As the addition will not impact the street, it should not impact any neighboring properties that depend on 18th Street for access. The final issue to consider is that of best public interest. Regarding this consideration, staff would note the following: · When originally constructed, this facility was in a rather isolated and secluded location. This is no longer the case. The location, due to street