HomeMy WebLinkAbout1635 S. LEMAY AVE. - MODIFICATION OF STANDARD - 7-07 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - MODIFICATION REQUESTApplication for Modification of Standards
The attached application is a request to allow additional parking at 1635
South Lemay Avenue in Fort Collins. The maximum parking allowance for
non-residential development are set forth in Section 3.2.2(K)(2)(a) of the
City's Land Use Code (LUC). Maximum parking spaces are based on the
number of spaces per square feet of the gross leasable floor area in the
structure. In this case, the structure is 1008 square feet for the business, with
700 additional square feet in the garden -level basement, which will be used
for storage. Based on the parking allowance as stated in the LUC, for
Personal Business and Service Shops, a total of 4 spaces per 1000 square
feet would be allowed.
Our proposed business plan is the operation of an up -scale beauty salon with
private rooms for 4 stylists and their clients. We are therefore requesting the
availability of 8 parking spaces located at the rear of the building (please see
attached drawing). This request is in accordance with the city's Modification
of Standards, Section 2.8.1(3). The section states that "exceptional or undue
hardship" is criteria for modification of standards. We would not be able to
conduct this business under the existing restrictions, as the costs to operate
require four full-time employees with clients. Also, by placing the parking
area at the rear of the lot, we would maintain the integrity of the building's
architecture as well as reduce the visual impact from the street. We feel this
would be the best plan for the surrounding area as well as the proposed
business. We are committed to making the property a beautifully improved
addition to the neighborhood.
Thank you for your consideration.