75B - 2823-2929 W EDINGER AVE JOHN LAING HOMES

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1. That because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, that the strict application of the zoning ordinance is found to deprive the subject property of privileges not otherwise at variance with the intent and purpose of the provisions of this Chapter. The proposed town homes are a unique type of residential product that has not been constructed in the city for several years, Although the City's established town home standards require guest parking in the amount of four parking spaces per unit, a survey conducted by staff revealed that the nature of this type of development requires less parking than is addressed by the current code, Based on the results of the parking survey, it is anticipated that the proposed request to reduce the parking requirement of the project from 4 to 3,2 parking spaces per unit will not result in inadequate parking capacity, The variance will allow the applicant the ability to use the property in a manner that is consistent with the current requirements for townhomes in surrounding cities. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of the variance will preserve the applicant's ability to develop an otherwise underutilized site which has been vacant for several years, John Laing Homes would like to proceed with a request for a decrease from 4 to 3,2 parking spaces which is consistent with other similar sized projects that have been built without negative impacts. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of the variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property as the unit orientation and location of proposed townhomes have been situated to avoid impacts to the homeowners to the north and east of the site. Townhome parking will be provided directly below each townhome, with guest parking situated to the north of the site and screened from existing residences with a seven-foot high decorative wall and landscaping. Additionally, a mitigated negative declaration was prepared which incorporated various mitigation measures to ensure that any impacts are reduced to below any level of significance. 758-62