HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAGNOLIA DWELLINGS - PDP200018 - SUBMITTAL DOCUMENTS - ROUND 1 - MODIFICATION REQUESTMODIFICATION REQUEST #1
LUC SECTION 3.2.2(L)(2) :
Compact Vehicle Spaces in Long-term Parking Lots and Parking Structures. Those areas of a parking lot or parking
structure that are approved as long-term parking have the option to include compact parking stalls. Such approved
long-term parking areas may have up to forty (40) percent compact car stalls using the compact vehicle dimensions
set forth in Table B, except when no minimum parking is required for a use pursuant to subsection 3.2.2(K), in which
event the number of compact car stalls allowed may be greater than forty (40) percent. No compact spaces shall be
designated as handicap parking spaces.
MODIFICATION JUSTIFICATION:
The plan as submitted will not diverge from the standards of the Land Use Code that are authorized by this Division to
be modified except in a nominal, inconsequential way when considered from the perspective of the entire development
plan, and will continue to advance the purposes of the Land Use Code as contained in Section 1.2.2.
This is a small parking lot with only seven (7) spaces. Three (3) of the seven (7) are proposed to be compact. The
increase requested is only 2.8% above code requirements. That increase is nominal and inconsequential when
considered in the context of the development plan.
MODIFICATION REQUESTED:
Compact parking to be provided at 42.8%.
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MODIFICATION REQUEST #2
SECTION 3.2.2(J)
Any vehicular use area containing six (6) or more parking spaces or one thousand eight hundred (1,800) or more square
feet shall be set back from the street right-of-way and the side and rear yard lot line (except a lot line between buildings
or uses with collective parking) consistent with the provisions of this Section, according to the following table: Along lot
line 5’.
MODIFICATION JUSTIFICATION:
The plan as submitted will promote the general purpose of the standard for which the modification is requested equally
well or better than would a plan which complies with the standard for which a modification is requested.
The Purpose of Section 3.2.2 for Access, Circulation and Parking
“is intended to ensure that the parking and circulation aspects of all developments are well designed with regard to
safety, efficiency and convenience for vehicles, bicycles, pedestrians and transit, both within the development and to
and from surrounding areas. Sidewalk or bikeway extensions off-site may be required based on needs created by the
proposed development. This Section sets forth parking requirements in terms of numbers and dimensions of parking
stalls, landscaping and shared parking. It also addresses the placement of drive-in facilities and loading zones.”
The General Standard of Section 3.2.2 for Access, Circulation and Parking
“The parking and circulation system within each development shall accommodate the movement of vehicles, bicycles,
pedestrians and transit, throughout the proposed development and to and from surrounding areas, safely and
conveniently, and shall contribute to the attractiveness of the development.”
The intent for the parking lot setback is to provide adequate space for screening as described in Section 3.2.1.
The proposed plan is equal to and better than the required for the following reasons:
East lot line
Adjacent to residential uses 70% screening is required - the proposed plan provides 100% screening.
• The tree requirement (1 tree/40 lf) landscaping along the east lot line has been met with one (1) tree provided
for the 56’ of parking lot.
• A cedar fence (6’ height) has been provided the length of the parking lot for screening.
• The landscaping has been planted to block 100% of lights (75% coverage required).
• Plants reach a mature height of 4-5’ where only 2.5’ height is required.
South lot line
Parking lot entrance and parking stall are designed with curbs and easy access. With the south property line
being the edge of an alley where “back-door” vehicle use is already occurring the proposed plan is equal to a plan that
provides a 5’-0” setback to the parking stalls.
Please see next page for diagram of proposed plan.
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VAN
New 6’ cedar privacy fence Karl Foerster Grass
Mature height: 4-5’
Property line
Alley
3’-0”
5’-0”
Existing offsite block wall and
fence to remain
MODIFICATION REQUESTED:
3’-0” setback on east lot line, 0’ setback on south lot line.
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0 5 10 20’