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ZEP Manufacturing Piannin� Commission Report �l Development Review and Partang Variance Planning Case No. 475-9i February 19, I997 Page 5 e. That the variance requested fs ihe mrnirnum vcz�°iance which would alleviate ihe hcr►�dship. Econornic condittons crlone shall not be considered a hcr�°dship. The applicant proposed the following ratios: one space per 100o square feet of warehouse area (20 spaces) and one space per 250 square feet of of�ce space (24 sgaces). The appiicant feeis these totals best reflect the needs of the groposed business. Sfia�would recommend that at ie��t 44 spaces be shown on �he site plan, to re#lect these raiios. f. The varicance woulc� not be rrraterially det�-tmental to the �zrrposes of thrs title or to oth�r praperfy rn the same zone. The granting of this variance will not conflict with the purpose of this Title. The environmer�ial and aesthetic benefit derived from a 12,025 square-foot reductian of impetvious surface overshadow any perceived detriments. �ufficient room is available to build Yhe additional park�� required by the ratios in the City Code, if'it becomes evident tha,t this parldng is needed. g. The proposed variance will not fmpair° an adequate supply of ZrghP a�rd air to adjacent propeYty or substantically increase tlae congestion of the public stt-eets or rnerease the � danger of fire or e�adanger° the pz�blzc safety or substc�ntially dimrnish o�° imparr p�operty values tivrthin the neighborhooc� The granting of this variance will be a benefit to neighboring praperties by preserving an e�rtensi�+�� growth oftrees. These tre�s s�rve as an a.dditional buffer between the proposed building and adjaeent parcels. There are pians in the fuiure to create nature trails and hik�ng paths in the open area behind the siie. ReYention of this wooded area will allow for a mare opaque screen while retaining the natural character of the site. Comclusion: With the exception of the 15 foot setback of the parking area in the front yard a.�zd their request for the parkin� area variance, the applicant is meeting aII the conditions unposed by Code. Staff is favorable toward recommending approval af the development review wiih two conditions: The applicant obtain a permit from the Rice Creek watershed District and update �he site plan io show a 4� foot front setback for the parl�ing area. Staff is also favorable toward approving the parking area variance with the condition that th� parkin� be deveioped at a Ia�er date ii de�med necessary by the City Council. Staff will prepare resolutions for action at your next Planning Commission meeting regarding �he development review and parking lo� variance for Benson Orth ASSaG13.t�S. N:\DATA\USERSIPAMSISIIAREIDEVCASES1475-971ZEP-PC.RPT