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• • Crystal Cove page 3 Rezoning The current zoning, R -1 Single Family Residential, does not allow two - family structures. That is the reason for the application to rezone Lots 2 and 3 to R -2 Two - Family Residential. The zoning ordinance requires that, for a zoning amendment application: The Planning and Zoning Board shall consider possible adverse effects of the proposed amendment. Its judgement shall be based upon, but not limited to, the following factors: 1. The proposed action has been considered in relation to the specific policies and provisions of and has been found to be consistent with the official City Comprehensive Plan. The project complies with the land use in the comprehensive plan: the site is guided for Medium Density Residential use, at 3 -6 units per acre. The project is consistent with the units /per year limit of the growth management policy. The comprehensive plan does promote the creation of housing variety. A two - family structure is consistent with this goal. 2. The proposed use is or will be compatible with present and future land uses of the area. The one duplex structure does not pose a compatibility problem with existing nearby homes. According to the comprehensive plan, future development to the south will be at a similar density: 3 -6 units /acre. 3. The proposed use conforms with all performance standards contained herein (in the zoning ordinance). As discussed below under "Preliminary Plat: Lots ", variances would be needed as the project is proposed. Lot depth and area issues are due to the irregular configuration of the site. The lot width issue could be minimized by increasing the width of the western duplex unit lot. Granting variances would make the proposal consistent with City requirements. 4. The proposed use can be accommodated with existing public services and will not overburden the City's service capacity. Both water and sanitary sewer service are available in 79th St. on the north side of the site and in Lake Drive. The systems have adequate capacity. 5. Traffic generation by the proposed use is within capabilities of streets serving the property.