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Resolution 1087-18 Page 2 a. The variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Title. Finding: The school includes an existing parking lot located along Edgewood Drive, which has a 0’ setback. This parking lot is believed to have existed where- is since the school was built in 1958, predating many of the adjacent homes. The requested Variance will allow the north parking lot to expand, matching the 0’ setback of the aforementioned parking lot. The lack of a greenspace buffer between the property line and the north parking lot will not substantially impact adjacent properties, and is thereby in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this Title. b. The variance is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. General Land Use Goal 1: Maintain a cohesive land use pattern that ensures compatibility and functional relationships between activities and uses. Policy k: Require and maintain buffering and visual separation between differing land uses, when possible. Finding: The north parking lot provides daytime parking for staff, and night-time parking for activities at the swimming pool, gymnasium, tennis courts, and practice fields. The reduced setback is necessary to allow the parking lot to expand, sufficiently serving these needs. Public Facilities Goal 1: Plan public facilities and services in a coordinated and economic manner on a basis that is consistent with the nature of development in the city. Policy b. The City should require adequate screening, landscaping and buffering of public facilities to limit their impact on surrounding uses and to enhance the area where they are located. Finding: The reduced parking lot setback will not significantly impact the appearance of the school property as viewed from the adjacent homes across Edgewood Drive. The north parking lot to be expanded will look similar to the existing parking lot in front of the school, which has a similar 0’ setback.