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,::__'�, ,�:. <br /> zoned R-9 which allows multi-family dwellings with ra 90 ' height <br /> restriction. Generally speaking, the number of units placed on <br /> an R-4 zoned site is primarily restrict.ed by parking requirements. <br /> The subject site is quite small. Adequate parking for eight apt. <br /> units has been accomplished, and an attractive building with <br /> undercover parking has been designed for construction on the <br /> subject site. However, due to the smal.l size of the subject <br /> site, variances for decks and a desired awning, are requested <br /> because tne decks and awning, as proposed, exceed the set-back <br /> requirements for R-4 zoning, requirements which are general and <br /> not written to accommodate small sites. The subject site <br /> configuration makes it extremely difficult to build thereon <br /> a small apartment building with comp�titively desi3ned units <br /> without obtaining variances such as thos� requested. I <br /> Mitigating Circumstances: With respect to the awning, the <br /> existence of which would be in <br /> violation front yard set-back, it is necessary to look at the <br /> intent of this specific restriction. It is the case that frcnt <br /> porches are allowable in the front yard set-back area as long <br /> as they are not covered. The restriction was enacted in order <br /> to eliminate the possi.bility for effective room expansion, by <br /> porch enclosure, into a set-back area. Installing an awning, <br /> or canopy, however, would not lead to enclosure and, �nerefore, <br /> would not result in effect room expansior, into a set-back area . <br /> While the canopy would only add a marginal amount of functional <br /> \ i <br /> � I <br />