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Memo to the Board of Adjustments/V97-3 Page 2 <br /> April 22, 1997 <br /> • existing building on the parcel. These materials consist of predominantly a <br /> steel sided building on three sides, with the front portion being a combination <br /> of steel, cedar and some brick enhancement at the corners and 4 feet along <br /> the bottom of the building. <br /> The city's performance standards require buildings in the commercial zoning <br /> district to consist of 75% of approved materials (i.e., brick, masonry, glass, <br /> wood, approved architectural metal siding). The industrial area requires <br /> buildings to have at a minimum 25% of approved materials. The proposed <br /> building has approximately 20% of the approved materials. <br /> The applicant has indicated that the proposed building is intended to <br /> compliment the existing building currently on site. When the existing <br /> building was constructed the city's performance standards were slightly <br /> different than they are today. On one hand, it seems logical to maintain the <br /> similar building character on site; however, staff is also concerned having <br /> new free-standing buildings constructed that may not meet the long term <br /> vision of east Highway 10 corridor as discussed during the Comprehensive <br /> Plan. <br /> As far as the parking setback request, staff cannot support the findings for <br /> this request. The required setback of 10 feet was approved on the site plan <br /> two years ago and conditions have not changed to deviate away from staff <br /> and Planning Commission recommendation and City Council approval. <br /> Recommendation <br /> It is recommended the Board of Adjustments consider the following <br /> recommendation: <br /> A. Deny the request for a 7' variance to the 10' parking setback <br /> requirement based on the following findings: <br /> 1. The previous approved plans indicated the 10' parking setback <br /> must be met as part of the upgrading of the parking lot. <br /> 2. There are no special conditions or circumstances on site which <br /> would prevent the parking setback from being established. <br /> 3. The applicant would not be deprived any reasonable use of the <br /> property if the parking setback is maintained. <br /> 4. Other properties making similar expansion are required to meet <br /> • the 10 foot setback requirements. <br /> \shrdoc\planning\pc\v97-3.doc <br />