07-06-95 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing

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• • Page 3 of 5 Zoning Board of Adjustment Staff Report of 7/27/95 V95-003 That by granting the variance, the spirit of the ordinance will be observed. That the granting of the variance will not be contrary to the public interest. Before considering the preceding criteria, it will be helpful to consider the intent and purpose of the Business Industrial Zoning designation. The first question to be considered is whether strict enforcement of the ordinance would result in an unnecessary hardship resulting from unusual property conditions or configuration._In staffs opinion, the 125 foot property width is narrow for an industrially zoned parcel. The narrowness becomes more apparent when the 30 foot B.I. side setbacks are considered. These setbacks are intended to serve a dual purpose, both of which are related to the purpose and intent behind the creation of the B.I. district. B.I. Zones are typically sited in high profile areas. They are intended to serve as a buffer between higher intensity industrial activities and areas such as residential districts, or residential neighborhoods. Setbacks are one of the means (by creating more open, lower density development) by which buffering is achieved. The second purpose is related to typical B.I. business activities. _ ~ Most B.I. activities are in some way trucking related. The 30 foot side setbacks are intended to insure room for adequate truck maneuvering. As noted, 125 feet of property width is somewhat narrow by industrial standards. Further, in order to provide adequate storm water drainage for the site, drainage swales are to be cut down each side property line. If the building were centered on the property, space available for truck maneuvering would be extremely limited. While the side setbacks would provide an adequate access aisle, there would be very little room for backing or maneuvering. Offsetting the building in the manner proposed will provide an adequate aisle down the north side of the property. It should also provide adequate area for backing and turning at the rear portion of the building. Strict conformance with ordinance requirements would; due to narrowness of the property, make it difficult to conduct a Permitted Business Industrial activity. Secondly, as illustrated on Exhibit B, adjacent tracts on both sides are developed and under separate ownership.