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Staff Report 8/4/2017 <br /> and having a width of 22' for driveways and 10' for parking spaces <br /> State statutes and the Zoning Ordinance require that certain standards must be met <br /> before a variance can be approved. The standards and their justifications are as follows: <br /> (1) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general <br /> welfare of the community; <br /> The proposed development will be accessed by a private street and should not impact the <br /> public health, safety, or general welfare of the community. <br /> (2) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance <br /> will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; <br /> The proposed single-family development should not have an adverse impact on the <br /> residential neighborhood in which it is located. <br /> (3) The strict application of the terms of this Chapter would result in practical <br /> difficulties in the use of the property <br /> The strict application of the ordinance would create oversized residential lots which may <br /> be difficult to maintain. Allowing the use of a private drive will allow for infill housing <br /> that will promote the vitality of the residential neighborhood. The reduced setbacks will <br /> allow the homes to be located on the lot in a manner that offers each home a larger, usable <br /> outdoor space. <br /> Staff Comments: <br /> Staff is requesting a written commitment: 1)properties adjacent to Ironwood and <br /> Rosemary shall have front doors and entryways that interact with the public street. <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Based on information available prior to the public hearing, the staff recommends the <br /> rezoning petition be sent to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation <br /> subject to the written commitment. Staff recommends approval of the variances. <br /> Analysis: <br /> Rezoning the property to SF2 Single Family&Two Family District will allow for infill <br /> housing on a large residential lot in which services are already available. The urban <br /> residential lots will offer a variety of housing options compatible with the neighborhood. <br /> APC # 2836-17 Page 4 of 4 <br />