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2. ':he positive characteristics of the proposed development and whether such characteristics could be provided by compliance with the development standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified. Finding: The proposal is for the duplex to be constructed immediately to the west of the existing residence. The new struct!ue complies with all setback and zoning requirements, except the courtyard issue. Section 15.040 of the Zoning Code requires a minimum of 50 square feet of on -site open space be provided for each unit, in the form of a courtyard. This proposal will be required a minimum of 150 square feet of on -site open space. Conclusion: The proposal is for two separate courtyards, each proviiing area in excess of the 150 square foot requirement. If the cowtyards were not provided in the locations chosen, a redraw of the site would be necessary which could result in an interior site design. Enhanced landscaping on site should mitigate any potential impacts of the reduced courtyards. 3. The arrangement of buildings and open spaces as they relate to other building,s and/or uses on the subject property and on surrounding properties. Finding_ The proposal is to provide for the two separate courtyards on site, each within clot a proximity to the proposed and existing structures. The arrangement of structures on site seems to provide the best street frontage and parking layout, while maintaining existing mature landscaping on site. Conclusion: Tho arrangement of buiidings and location of open space on site should provide for more useable open space and privacy, both on and cif site. 4. Visual impact to surrounding properties caused by parking facilities in the proposed development and whether such impacts are less thin would result from compliance with the development standards and/or design guidelines proposed to be modified. Finding: Parking is required at a minimum of 1.5 stalls per unit, witr, a total of 5 stalls required for throe units proposed on site. Conclusion: Required per king will be located outside require l setback areas, and Will be screened with a five-foot landscape buffer. 5. if the development proposes greater building height than permitted by the zone in which the property is located, does the Inc. Me in building height result in an increase in the usable open space on the property over what would be provided by meeting in the development standards and design guidelines proposed to be modified. Finding: N/A Conclusion: N/A 6. If the development pr,•=asses greater building height than permitted by the zone in which the property is located, does the increase in building height impact the views or privacy of abutting residentially zoned properties. Finding: N/A Conclusion: N/A �7