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Little Canada Planning Commission 25 May 1978 Page Two cars. The construction of a building to house, and thus, screen these vehicles is seen as a positive alternative to the existing conditions. However, the fact that there are already two existing uses on the property, and that the single family dwelling is con- sidered to be a nonconforming use in an 1 -1 District, does present some problems. Zoning Ordinance There are currently two principal uses and structures occurring on the property in question, the auto repair shop and the single family dwelling. The construction of another building to be used for storage and dismantling of cars would constitute yet another principal use and principal structure. The only method contained in the Zoning Ordinance which provides for more than one principal use or structure on a single parcel of land is a special use permit for a planned unit development. Section 910.200 states "A special use permit may be issued in any use district for a planned unit development. A 'planned unit develop- ment' shall be a development having two (2) or more principal uses or structures on a single parcel of land. . ;and" It is the intention of this Chapter to provide a means to allow flexibility by substantial variances from the provisions of this Code, including uses, setbacks, height, and other regulations. Variances may be granted for Planned Unit Developments, provided certain regulations contained in this Code do not realistically apply to the proposed develop- ment because of the unique nature of the proposed development. Variances, if granted, should be fully consistant with the general intent and purpose of this Code; the Planned Unit Development would produce urban development and an urban environment of equal orsuperior quality to that which would result from strict adherence to the provisions of this Code; the variances will not constitute a threat to the property values, safety, health, or general welfare of the owners or occupants of adjacent or nearby land nor be detrimental to the health, safety, morals, or general welfare of the people; the proposed development is of such a unique nature as to require consideration under conditions of a Planned Unit Development; it shall be determined that the variances are required for reasonable and practicable physical development according to a plan and are not required solely on the basis of financial considerations." Upon inspecting the applicant's property, it was discovered that the existing repair shop has a 60 foot wide driveway which also serves as a parking lot for the business. As many as 12 cars can be parked in front of the shop. The following are provisions of the Little Canada Zoning Ordinance which apply to parking requirements in an 1 -1 District. "No entranceio or exit from a parking area shall be more than 24 feet in width and under no circumstances will off - street parking areas be designed so that vehicles can be backed into the street or public way." "Off- street parking will not be permitted in any front yard or side yard bordering on a street except in neighborhood business districts." In light of these requirements, the repair shop does not conform with the Zoning Ordinance. 13