2522 RUCKER AVE 2018-01-01 MF Import

FINDIN -S AND CONCLUSiONS: Criterlon No. 1: Th�t tMe vari��a b�aasary baawe of e:uptiond or e:tnordiasry eircum�ta�ea re�u'dint t6e�iu,�6�pe,topo�np6y,or losatioa of tbe�ubjeet property; or tYe location of t pre-e:i�tinf improveme�t oe the�ubjeet property t6at conformed to the zooin�eode ie eRcet wfin the improvemest wa� constructed. a. gjp�jp�; The applicant hu atated that the variance ie neassary becau�e the existing diffaence in gradeslevatioafrom RuckxAvew�tathe.alley on the�tcest sids o£the orooaty.' (10)fat. 7'he proposed devdopmrnt has puking on both the Rucka levd and the alley levd. A wrb cut is provided for acceu to the Rucker level parking, rcmoving approximately two on- street puking stalls. The project's proximity to downtown tu►d high density zoning crates an above nortnal demand for on-street parking. Also, the area is within a Neighborhood Puking Permit Zone. Parking for the project planned at 1.7 spaces per dwelling unit is in excess of the 1.0 spaces per unit rcquired, thereby mitig�ting puking problems caused by the project. Granting of the vuiance will provide for additional parking on the alley level. b. Gonclutionr. The subject property is atfected by the grade elevation difference between the alley and Rucker Avenue. Its location near downtown subjects it to above normal on-street parking demand which is mitigated by the additional parking provided by the vuiance. Criterion No. 2: That the variance will not be materially detrimental to the property ia the area of the subjat property or to thr City as a�vhole. a. Findinas;. The applicant states that the proposed construction within the front yud setback will be entirely below grade at Rucker Avenue. The view of the project from Rucker Avenue and the northerl}� and southerly properties will be the wne whcther or not the variance is granted• No other adverse effects will be caused by the below grade construction to the easterly properry line. Five feet of the required landscaping will be provided on top of the below grade parking structure, along with a pedestrian/handicapped access path. The remaining required Imdscaping will be provided on public right-of-way. b. Conclusiona: Granting of the variance will not be detrimental to properry in the area of the subject property. 2