3525 COLBY AVE 2018-01-02 MF Import

. 'fhere are difTerences in fAR requirements for the R-5 C-O overlay zone and the B-1 zone. Per EZC §17, the B-1 zone does not have a minimum FAR required for the proposed ofTice building, but does require a maximwn gross Ooor area of 10,000 square feet for an ofTice building; ��hile the R-5 GO o�erlay zone per EZC § 16.040 (D) requires an FAR of 0 5 for ofTice building. . If the FAR for the R-5 C-O o��erlay zone is used for the ponion of the R-5 zone, (FAR 0.5 x 8,512 = 4,2�625 square feet), or for the entire project site (0.5 FAR x 14,188 sq. ft.= 7,094 sq. ft.) the results would sc�erely limit the ma�imum ailo��•able office building to less than 10,000 square feet. . The FAR in the B-1 zone is unrestricted. lf such unrestricred FAR for this zone �vere to apply to this proposal, the resulting building could be substantially larger than the proposed 10,000 square feet. . However, the proposed de��elopment is for an ofTice use and the B-I zone contains a special regulation limiting o(iice buildines to a masimum gross floor area of 10,000 square feet. Conclusion: • Since the Zoning Code does not pro��ide specific dimction on this matter, the Planning Direcror is authorized to promul�ate an Administrative Rule establishing the appropriate standards ro be applied . The Zoning Code contains conflictine st�ndards for the proposed project which is located on T parcel of land th�t straddles two zones. . A 10,000 square foot otTice building is permitted in the E3-I zone . The 10,000 square foot limitation on the size of the o�ce building is the most specific provision of the Zoning Code �vith regard to the proposed office use. . Since the B-1 zone allows a maximum gross floor area of 10,000 square feet for such office buildings, it is loeical and consistent with the Zoning Code to construe this situation in favor of 10,000 square fooi limitation for the proposed office building. Decision: Consistent with [ZC .��'�1.040 which authorizes the Planning Director to promulgate administrative ndes, procedures and interpretetions consistent with the terms of the City's Zoning Ordinance, it is hereby determined that the FAR interpretation for the proposed Cobalt Oflice Building �n Colby A�enue shTll based B-1 zone requirement. Accordingiy, the permitted maximum eross Iloor area for the proposed development shall be 10,000 square feet for the proposed o(tice building. This inrerpretation applies only to the proposed Cobalt O�ce building development and is expressly conditioned on the