1230 CHESTNUT ST 2016-01-01 MF Import

, � , , , impacl of high rise apartment buildings. The applicant is proposing a duplex strudure which will be separated a minimvm of 14 feet and which will have a maximum overall height of 27 feet. The dimensions of the lot are 80 wide by 120 feet deep. The existing house and location oi the driveway access restrict lhe size and location of the building site and open space area. Conclusion: The location of ihe exisling house and requirement for alley access to the proposed unils limit the location and size of the proposed duplex and open space. 2. The positive character(stics of the proposed development and whether such characteristics could tre provided by compliance with the development standards andlor design guidelines proposed to be modifled. Findina: The applicant is seeking a modification from lhe code required building sc�paration and open space dimension. By taking access from the alley, the streetscape appearance would be maintained by nol having lhe garage doors face the street. Sidewalks would connecl tlie building entrances to 13`" Street. Conclusion: The 14-foot building separation is aclually greater than would be required if the two structures were located on separale lots. The requirement for additional building separation would restrict developmenl on an already small site. 3 The arrangement of buildings and open spaces as they relate to other buildings and/or uses on the subJect property and on surround(ng properties. Findtna: The required open space would be located between the buildings on!he site. This area would be accessible to any of the three units. Use of this space by fulure residents would not create any impacts on adjacent properlies. Concluslon: The location of the buildings on site and the centrally located open space should improve the development of the site. 4. Visual impact to surrounding propertles 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 propo�ed to be modified. Findinn: Parking is required at a minimum ot 2 stalls per residential unil. For the lhree unils proposed on site a lotal of 6 parking slalls is required. The applicant is proposing to accommodate the required parkiny with on site private garages. Concluston: Required parking will be provided for on site and screening, including trees and shrubs, will be provided on site to separate the residential and parking activities. 5. If the development proposes greater building height than permitted by the zone in which the property is located, does the increase in building height result in an increase in the usable open space on the property over what would be provided by meeling the development standards and design guidelines proposed to be moditied. Findfnp: N/A Concluslon: NIA rN 2930�Vetmurc,tiuitc N-A, F.�•crctt,N'A 9H29L-40J4 Q (425)257-8731, Faz(425)257-8742