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Variance Requests: May 3rd 2018
Re: 5724 S College Ave – Elite Infused
The proposed Elite Infused Site plan is in support of a building occupancy change of use and interior
remodel. The existing site is a fully developed site with a residential and a warhouse structure present
with well maintained and functional paving, landscaping, utilities, parking, drive aisles, and emergency
access.
The proposed site design presents a solution that meets the intent of the current planning land use and
site development code. There are two specific code requirements that are not met to the letter of the
code.
A variance is requested for the following.
Land Use Code requirements for a two-way drive aisle specify a 24-foot width.
Drive aisles that meet or exceed the 24-foot width in the area of the parking and loading
zones exists on site, but the existing driveway and access point to the public street vary in
width from 20' to 17'. The site drive will efficiently and safely allow for the ingress and
egress of 5 employee and 2 residential vehicles the site can accommodate. The
narrowest point in the drive will still allow for two passenger vehicles to pass each other
with 4.5 feet of clearance between them and 4' clearance to adjacent structures. Bringing
the driveway up to the 24-foot width standard would require modifying the existing brick
building or an encroachment onto the adjacent property. A variance to this requirement is
requested.
FIRE LANE Width 20 feet minimum
A small portion of the fire lane (25%) is less than 20 feet wide. The narrowest point is 17
feet. Based upon the site layout and conditions we do not believe this will adversely
impact an emergency response to this site. The fire lane will be posted with no parking
signs, making the full width always available. A variance is requested to acknowledge and
accept this site condition.