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Staff Report 11/4/2016 Because of the moderate density of the townhomes and the overall layout of the property, the proposed development should not be injurious to the public health, safety, or general welfar of the community. (2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; With proper screening and architectural detail as required by the Northeast Neighborhood Zoning Overlay, the development should not have an adverse impact on the use or value of the adjacent properties provided the mechanical equipment is located as far from the public space as possible. (3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property The strict application of terms would result in the practical difficulties in the use of the property. The minimum separation between buildings would prohibit the ability to subdivide the property at a future date. Even though the massing of the proposed buildings are similar to other buildings in the area, the small size of the house immediately abutting this site creates a practical difficulty from constructing a medium density residential building. Because the buildings are located on a corner lot, strict application related to the placement of the mechanical equipment is difficult but the intent of the ordinance could be met by locating them behind the building fagade and as far from the public space as possible. Staff Comments: The staff has no additional comments at this time. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends that the rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation. The staff recommends approval of the variances, subject to the mechanicals being located along the rear building fagade. Analysis: Rezoning this property to MF1 Urban Corridor Multifamily District will allow for a variety of housing options in this area in order to address the demands of the market. APC 4 2800 -16 Page 4 of 4