03-28-1996 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing

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• Board of Adjustrcient Meeting of 4/18/96 SE96-001 Page 2 of 4 Analysis: The Zoning Ordinance defines a special exception as a specified enumerated deviation from Zoning Ordinance requirements. The Boazd is empowered to grant a special exception when it finds the following: Granting the exception will not adversely affect the value, or use of neighboring property. • Granting the exception will not be contrary to the best public interest. Regazding this request, the relief being requested is covered by the terms of the Special Exception Section. • Lots 1 & 2 of Block 717 are corner lots located at North 16th and West Polk. • The front setback of the existing Pfeiffer office/shop building, which is located on the adjacent lots is 10 ft. This is the same setback that is being requested for the proposed building. Based on these factors, the request is eligible to be considered for the exception. The issues tv consider aze impact on neighboring property and the best public interest. The requested front setback reduction should have no impact on use of the existing 16th Street right-of--way. There is adequate separation between property line and edge of pavement to accommodate drainage structures. There is enough separation to provide adequate isolation from traffic on 16th Street. The north/south portion of the alley in Block 717 has previously been closed. The alley of the block immediately north of 717 has also been closed. Any extension of future utilities will have to be done in a street right-of-way. Location of the building should not pose a problem. Finally, Polk Street is currently an unimproved right-of--way. In order to provide access to a new pazking lot being constructed also by the applicant, Polk Street is to be improved. The City, together with the applicant, will be able to insure that paving, utility, and drainage improvements aze accomplished in a manner that will prevent conflict as a result of building location.