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This project also needs a backyard setback variance of 12 feet. Because of the configuration of the property, a corner of proposed Unit A is 18 feet from the property line. In discussing this issue with Mr. Beach, he indicated that reconfiguring this unit could make it too small to market or visually incongruous with the rest of the development. Mr. Beach held a neighborhood meeting on February 12, 1997. He reported that three residents showed up,and they were more concerned with traffic issues on 29th Ave. These residents had some concern about the possibility of increased traffic, but most of the comments seemed to be with regard to the speed at which people travel 29th Avenue toward Highway 88. Apparently, motorists speed up to make the green light at the intersection of Highway 88 and 29th. Staff received one telephone call in opposition to the project. The caller was concerned that the units were going to be rentals. I explained the townhomes were to be owner- occupied units, starting at $170,000. The caller indicated that she had received wrong information about the project and as the result of our discussion, she seemed to be in favor of the proposed project. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the applicant's requests to rezone and replat the property to an R-3 zoning district. Because of the perception of high traffic volumes and noise, the proposed owner-occupied townhome project would be the best use of the land. It would screen neighboring single family residences from Highway 88 and would be consistent with current redevelopment projects along Highway 88. Staff also recommends approval of the applicant's request for a 12 foot backyard setback variance. The configuration of the property makes it difficult to build a unit that would fit within the setback requirement and be marketable or fit within the general design of the proposed townhome project.