2511 MELVIN AVE A&B 2018-01-01 MF Import

NAP.RATIVE STATEMENT ' ^ � PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant is proposing to build at some time in the future t*ao four unit apar.tments. These four unit apartments will be on i:;�dividual lots, each lot will be approximately 6,400 sq. ft. The applicant wishes to provide covered parking for each structure. In order to de this the carports must extend into the required front yard setback 8' , which would make it necessary to reduce the front yard setback to 12 ' feet from the required 20' . This would allow the applicant to provide covered parking as proposed. Each lot is being developed so that they ma,y be individually sold. A. That there are exceptional or extraordinary c�.rcumstances or conditions applying to the subject property or as to the intended use thereof, that do not apply generally to other properties in the same vicinity or zone; 1. The property frontage is on Melvin Avenue, this strenc is a dead end at Interstate 5. The proposed project would not impact this street because it is likely that it will not continue and is of an adequate width already, that being 60' right-of-way. 2. The lot width and depth are 50� by 128' . It is difYicult for Mixltiple Family Units to build on lots of this width and depth and provide additional amenities such as cover.ed parking. The living areas are approximately 800 sq. ft. for each unit. B. That such variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a suhstantial property right of the appellant possessed by the owners of other properties in the same vicinity or zone; 1. The applicant could build his project without the variance. Ae could provide a parking area 5' from frotit property line, however, because he wishes to provide covered parking he must conform to setbacks of 20' for structures. 2 . Historically other lots that have developed on 50' by 128' lots have had a difficult time conforming t:o the required city codes and providing additional amenities. C. That the authorization of such variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare of injurious to property in the vicinity or zone in which the property is located; 1. The variance proposed wi11 not impact adjacent property, the setback requested is toward the Fublic street. The applicant intends to provide a landscaping screen adjacent to Melvin Avenue. D. That the granting of such variance will not adversely affect the comprehetisive general plan. 1. The Comprehensive Plans show this ar.ea as Multiple Family, the applicant is providing a density that is within the limit. The applicant is also providing landscaping, screening, and open space (court yard) between the units. fiXIiIIIIT 3 NARRATIVE STATEMENT COR595