09-18 Rezoning for Property at East side of Olive Street between Calvert Street and Delaware street

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Staff Report 3/12/2018 will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; Approving the variances to continue to let the site function as it currently has will not adversely affect the use or value of adjacent properties. (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 the landscaping,parking, and setbacks would create an undo hardship on the property owner to dramatically alter their site after it has been used in its existing state for some time. Staff Comments: The right angle (perpendicular)parking could be replaced with parallel parking suitable for the use and area. When the Olive Street improvements are made,the petitioner is encouraged to establish the appropriate sidewalk along their portion of Calvert street in order to properly connect the neighborhood to the pedestrian path created. Recommendation: Based on information available prior to the public hearing the staff recommends sending the rezoning petition and Special Exception Use to the Common Council with a favorable recommendation subject to the written commitment. The staff recommends approval of the variances, subject to removing the right angle (perpendicular)parking in the public right- of-way. Analysis: Rezoning the site to GI: General Industrial will follow the trend of uses to the north of the site. The approval of the variances and special exception use would allow the site to continue to function as it already has. APC 4 2862-18 Page 4 of 4