2501 MELVIN AVE A&B 2016-01-01 MF Import

� • lot abutting adjacent properties by accommodating a central Iocation for parking. Further benefit is provided in that garages and parking spaces are screened from view from the street. The arrangement of buildings and open apaces aa they rolate to other buildings andlor uses on the sub(ect property and on surcounding properties. Findin : The front yard open space is enhanced by the avoidance of garage doors facing the street. The required on-site open space is provided at the northeast comer of the site, and is augmented by additional area within the rear and side yard setbacks. 2. Visual impact to surroundinp properties caused by parkinp facilities in the proposed development and whether such impacts are less than would result from compliance with the development atandards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified. Findinp: The parking is proposed to be located near the center of the site, with spaces located in and adjacent to garages, in a location that is out of site from the front and rear. Condition number 2, combined with meeting standard side yard landscaping requirements, ensures the parking will be screened from view from the side yards. 3. If the development proposes greater building height than permitted by the zone in which the property is located, does the increase in building hetght result in an increase in the usable open space on the property overwhat would be provided by meeting the development atandards and design guidelinea proposed to be modified. Findinp: N/A Conclusion: N/A 4. If the development proposes greater building height than permitted by the zone in which the property is located, does the increase in buflding height impact the views or privacy of abutting reaidentially zoned properties. Findin : N/A Conclusion: N/A 5. Does the proposed development result i�i a mix of pettnitted reaidential and commercial uses allowed by the zoning in which the property ia locabed which would not result irom compliance witl� the develo�;nent standards andlor design guidelines proposed to be modifled. Findin : No mixed-use activity will occur on site. 6. Does the proposed design mitigate the impacts that couid be caused by relaxation of the standards which are proposed to be modified. Findinp; The reduction of the rear yard setback is mitigated through compliance with landscaping requirements and by the limiting width of the rear building to 44', compared to 64' if built to full width, and by locating the open space adjacent to the — 2