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