02-17 Rezone- Eddy Street Commons Phase II

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Staff Report 2/8/2017 reduction requested is consistent with other higher density residential developments in the area. The height, area, and design variances requested will promote a consistent development that appropriately transitions to ensure compatibility with surrounding development and uses. (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; The proposed variances are designed to allow the development to continue in a manner consistent with Eddy Street Commons, Phase I. By limiting the massing of the building facades adjacent to the east property line and using single family townhomes on the west, surrounding property values should not be adversely affected. (3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property The North East Neighborhood Overlay District was established after the first phase of Eddy Street Commons was completed. Strict application would prevent the development from having a consistent design throughout the development, as well as create difficulties in overall property management and long term maintenance due to the inconsistencies that would result. Staff Comments: Staff has no additional comments. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends the rezoning petition and Special Exception Use be sent to the Common Council with favorable recommendations. The staff recommends that the height variance (variance #4) be to limited to Blocks A and B. The staff recommends approval of all other variances as presented. Analysis: Rezoning the property to MU Mixed Use will allow for the development of the second phase of Eddy Street Commons which will provide a mixed -use development that compliments and supports the existing development and surrounding neighborhood. APC # 2808 -16 Page 5 of 5