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Variance No. 2005-01 February 14, 2005 Page 2 The parking requirement for medical office is six spaces for each 1,000 square feet and general office requires three spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for a total of 12 on-site parking spaces required for this proj ect. As proposed the proj ect meets the on-site parking requirements. The architectural design of the building reflects a contemporary design (Exhibits 5 and 6) with high quality materials and finishes. As proposed, the exterior design elements of the building include a smooth stucco finish, plaster cornice treatment, granite tile and marble, and lighting accents. Additionally, metal canopies will be utilized as accents at the primary entrances. Analysis of the Issues Professional zone development standards require all structures to maintain a 15-foot setback along front yards and on side yards abutting a street. The applicant's original proposal complied with all development standards, including front and side yard setbacks. Staff analysis found that due to the small lot size and corner location, the on-site circulation design was not efficient and that the setbacks, in this location, resulted in a building configuration that was not consistent with the existing development pattern along Civic Center Drive. The variance will allow the applicant to move the building to within three-feet of the property line on Ross Street and Civic Center Drive. Staff performed a survey of the existing front yard setbacks of nine adjacent buildings along the north side of Civic Center Drive (Exhibit 7). One building has an approximate setback of 25 feet, another has a 15-foot setback and an additional building has a five-foot setback. The remaining six buildings have zero setbacks, including the buildings immediately adjacent to the east and west. Based on the survey, staff determined that the best site design was to move the building footprint closer to the property line to follow the existing pattern of development. By shifting the building south, more space could be utilized to improve on-site circulation and allow for easier vehicle flow entering and exiting the site. As proposed, the building footprint will be consistent with the existing development pattern and will result in positive impacts to the neighboring properties. 31A-3