1519 WALNUT ST 2020-04-02 - Laserfiche WebLink

r p and to the street in the front. Trees required along the side lot lines would prevent the installation of walkways. Conclusions: The walkways and the additional four foot setback from the alley would need to be eliminated to meet the front setback and the landscaping along the entire side lot lines. 3. The arrangement of buildings and open spaces as they relate to other buildings and/or uses on the subject property and on surrounding properties. Findings: The four units will be all within one building. The building will meet the required five-foot side setbacks, the 20-foot rear setback, and the 45-foot height limitation. The building to the north on the neighboring property is closer to the front and side lot lines than the proposed building will be. Required open space is 150 square feet per unit, or 600 square feet total for the four units. Conclusions: The required open space and the side and rear setbacks will be met. 4. Visual impact to surrounding properties caused by parking facilities in the proposed development and whether such impacts are less than would result from compliance with the development standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified. Finding: All off-street parking will be provided and accessed from the alley. Conclusions: Reduction of the front setback will not create greater visual impacts to surrounding properties. Reduction of landscaping along the proposed parking spaces will create greater visual impact. This will be mitigated with a wood fence along the north side lot line next to the parking. A five-foot wide landscaped strip can be provided along the south lot line. 5. Does the proposed design mitigate the impacts that could be caused by relaxation of the standards which are proposed to be modified. Finding: The building design will have a front porch along the entire front facade that is four feet in depth. The six foot tall fences will provide a more secure environment and separation from the neighboring properties. Conclusion: The building design and layout should enhance the streetscape and the fencing should provide some additional separation from the properties to the north and south. DECISION: The proposal is approved as submitted subject to compliance with all city, state and federal regulations. The following conditions shall apply: 1. A final review and approval of the building design is required by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a building permit. The purpose of the final review is to ensure the final design is consistent with the present approval,and meets the multi-family design guidelines. A Allan Gi ,Director PI ng and Community Development Department If a complete application has not been filed for a building permit or equivalent construction permit within eighteen (18) months from the approval date of this decision, the permit shall be deemed terminated, unless an extension is granted. If the permittee requests an extension in writing not later