3625 EVERETT AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

and detailed porches. The applicant is proposing to construct a 10-unit apartment building on a corner lot. The subject property is irregular in shape, as a result of a boundary line adjustment completed in February 1998. The building design is such that the eaves of the building will project more than eighteen inches into the setbacks. The intent is to produce an interesting building shape that is accentuated by the roof overhangs, and which takes into account the irregularities of the site. Conciusion: The development of the propen;�should improve the aesthetic look of the neighborhood. The proposed structure will he in character with the architectural elements of the surrounding single-family residences. The enhanced street frontages should add to the street appeal of the site, and provide for an overall site improvement. 2. The positive characteristics of the proposed development and whether such charecteristics could be provi�ed by compliance wiih the development standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified. Findinp: The applicant is seeking a modification from the code requirement which limits the encroachment of eaves to eighteen inches within a required setback. The applicant is proposing for eaves to extend two feet into the east and north building setbacks, and variably up to three and a half feet into the southern setback. The modification of the setback requirement will allow for more prominent building variations along the street frontages as well as the interior property line. Conclusion: The proposed development will provide for all required infrastructure on site including parking, open space and iandscaping. All building setbacks will be maintained with the exception of the eaves, which will encroach into a portion of the setbacks. The proposed building design should compliment the architectural design of many of the homes within the neighborhood. 3. The arrengement of buildings and open spaces as they relate to other buildings a�d/or uses on the subject property and on surrounding properties. Findinq: Only one building is being proposed on site. The building will contain ten separate units, each capable of housing a family. The open space is proposed wilhin the northeast corner of the site. The open space area will be visually separated from the rest of the development through the use of short fencing or vegetation. It will also be improved with seating or passive recreation areas, to promote use by the residents of the development. Conclusion: The location of the building on site and the centrally located open space should improve the development of the site and provide for an overall aesthetic improvement to this prominent corner within the neighborhood. 4. Visual impact to surrounding properties caused by parking facilities in the proposed development and whether such impacts are less than wouid result from compliance with the development standards and/or design guidelines proposed to 6e modified. Findinq: Parking is required at a minimum of 2 stalls per residential unit. A total of 20 parking stalls will be provided on site, and all parking will be accessed from the alley. Screening will be provided on the north and east property lines to provide a buffer between the parking facility and the neighboring residential use. Conclusion: Required parking will be provided for on site and screening, including !�