07-12-2001 Regular Meeing and Public Hearing

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drU1_UC_CUUC WCU U46UL rtt• rnn �� 1. U, PAGE 2 A Special Exception is a deviation from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. Before they grant a special exception, The Board of -Adjustments must determine that the exception is.not contrary to the best ' publ is Interest and will not. adversely . affect the valu.e ..or'. use of adjoining property. ' Special exceptions may be granted for the following items only: ('1) The reconstruction of or addition to a building occupied by a non -conforming use. Additions cannot extend past the lot occupied by the original structure or use.. The reconstruction or use cannot prevent the property from returningto a conforming use. (2) Deviation -of yard requirements.under the following cir- cumstances:. '. .(a) Exceptions to front yard requirements -if front yard setbacks a.re not stet on abutting pieces of property. (b) Exception to rear yard setbacks if any four (4) lots within a block do not -meet setback requirements. (c) Exceptions to yard requirements on :corner lots. (d) Exceptions to front yard requirements if'existing front yard setbacks on a block are not uniform. (3).Waiving or reduction of off street parking and loading. requirements if the Board feels they are unnecessary for the proposed use of a building or.piece of property. Please remember it is the -Applicant's responsiblity to prove that.a Special Exception will meet the above conditions. If there. is not adequate room on the reoiainder' of this -form to " list all pertinent information, please feel free to attach a.n additional letter.or any information and exhibits you feel the Board. should consider. FACTS RELEVART*TO THIS MATTER The land owner plans a Senior's Apartment _p"iecsZex41L pegarfima ,,, „_ Housink- and --CommunitXAff*}rs hii-$-Agp gyps(,, allows, -„-for more affo3�aii ,.�enta1_ rarga bAaed npnn 1 R f�nr ilex .cu►e,stor3�.resi� dential buildings.. These structures would be congested and green space and re- creational amenities within the site would be virtually eliminated by 25' and 20' building setbacks and parking requirements.