BOA Variance Case 1983-03_140 South Boulder Rd

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Board of Appeals, Case No. 1983-3 cont'd. STAFF COMMENTS: The Building code requirements have all been met. The Fire Marshall stated that as long as they have the side and rear access easements, he is satisfied with the project. Planning and Zoning agreed with the use and noted that if the building were smaller it would probably hinder the use of the building. Therefore it meets the intent of the area. Parks and Rec approved the landscaping plans. COMMENTS FROM THOSE OPPOSED: No one expressed any negative comments. A few individuals called the Building Department prior to this meeting to find out what was proposed for Cannon Street itself. Whether it would extend into their present housing area or curve around to Highway 42. We told them it would curve around to 42. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD: The Board wanted to know why the parking wasn't put in the rear of the building, thus putting the building in a lot lower profile and having the landscaping in the rear where the contour of the land already is suitable for the drainage requirements? That proposal was provided to the City, but rejected by the Planning Department because of the way the 7-11 store is set back so far, it wouldn't look right. If they turned the building 90 degrees then we couldn't have any glass because of the distance to the property lines. Basically it is designed like this for appearance sake, and drainage. The Board questioned various proposed tenants for the building and the effects of the various types of occupancies on the parking. VOTE BY THE BOARD: MOTION WAS MADE TO accept the proposed reduced setback of 8 feet from the required 20 feet, by Don Ross and seconded by Robert Davies. The motion passed unanimously. Variance was granted.