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As part of our proposal we are seeking two variances to city ordinances. We believe these variances are reasonable,consistent with historical use,with precedence,and driven by the unique characteristics and restraints of this site. VARIANCE#1: We request the right to.place a 20 x 24 canopy over the existing gas pump island nearest to Kenzie Terrace. In order for this pump island to be valid in public perception it must be sheltered or it Is obsolete. We have no ability to expand the islands at our center site location and we cannot sacrifice the use of this two vehicle location. It represents a pre- existing condition and is similar to the canopy allowance provided for the Philips 66 station to our west. We will not use the canopy for any signage. The canopy edge would be at the same height as our existing canopy and its top edge would locate 3'from the property line(requiring a 7'variance on the 10'front yard setback). VARIANCE#2: A variance is requested to park within the 10'front yard setback that exists along Kenzie Terrace. (We would park to the property line and the balance would remain as sidewalk). As is the case with many business along this road,a historical dependence has developed in the use of these edge areas for parking or drives(example: Philips 66,Lowry Avenue Barbers,Video Update,City Fire Station,Strip Center housing Hair Advantage and liquor store,Center housing State Farm,Custom Liquidators,etc.). We have attempted to remove as much parking from this site as possible(14 spaces on adjacent site B)but this business requires as many cars as possible be held(temporarily)close to the building entry for evaluation discussions and exchange for loaner vehicles. We are surrounded by roads on three sides of this site and pushed to maximum setbacks along the residential western edge and the site is very irregularly shaped;so we have only this one opportunity to position these temporary staging stalls. Rather than placing landscaping in this very hostile buffer(due to snow plowing and salt spray,etc.)setback,we hope to compensate with an enhanced landscape area adjacent (and bermed)in front of our new building as a more controllable green area. Sixty percent of our frontage on Kenzie Terrace is in drive or access lanes to pump islands,we are only requesting this variance for approximately 90' of frontage where parking stalls actually occur. Another compensation measure is the large landscaped green area created in a triangular form edging the exit alley on the adjacent site B. We appreciate your consideration on these matters. Please notify us if you require any additional information. Sincere , ' ark nemann MF/Id encl: List of Neighborhood Meeting Attendees Unocal Site Plan cc: Roger Bona Bernie Frey