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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMAGNOLIA DWELLINGS - PDP200018 - - 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%. Modification Requests MAGNOLIA DWELLINGS 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. Modification Requests MAGNOLIA DWELLINGS VAN 0 5'10'10'20'N O R T H New 6’ cedar privacy fence Karl Foerster Grass Mature height: 4-5’Property lineAlley3’-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. Modification Requests MAGNOLIA DWELLINGS 0 5 10 20’