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2 <br /> the project. Based on the proposed expansion of the building and the transfer of real estate from the City to <br /> MM Vance LLC,there are several procedures that must be done. <br /> The first procedure is to request a Rezoning for all the properties from the present MU Mixed Use <br /> zoning classification to the LI Light Industrial zoning classification. The present manufacturing facility and <br /> its proposed building expansion is not a permitted use in the MU district. The second procedure to be done <br /> to bring the proposed expanded facility into compliance with the LI Light Industrial district is to request <br /> several variances for how the building will be located on the site, the required parking and required <br /> screening from adjacent properties. The third procedure will be to request a vacation for a portion of the <br /> property along the south side of the petition site, which is being used as a right-of-way for Indiana Avenue. <br /> The last procedure will be to take all the properties involved and replat them through the City's Subdivision <br /> process into a single legal lot of record. <br /> Once the Rezoning is initiated, the property is required to be brought up to all the developmental <br /> standards of the zoning district being requested. In this particular situation, the Rezoning necessitates that <br /> several Variances will be required to be approved due to the size of the property and the surrounding <br /> zoning classifications. <br /> Shown below are the Variances being requested for the property: <br /> 1).A Variance from the requirement of providing perimeter trees at a minimum rate of one(1)over-story <br /> deciduous tree every forty(40)feet along the North,East, South and West property lines to <br /> providing a minimum of two(2)perimeter trees along the Kemble Street and a minimum of two <br /> (2)perimeter trees along Indiana Avenue frontages as shown. This site is part of an old established <br /> subdivision which had a variety of uses from residential and commercial to industrial and <br /> warehousing.The City is in the process of acquiring properties to add land to the Ignition Park <br /> development. The City is also helping existing small industrial users to remain in the City.The intent <br /> presently for the City is to take the surrounding properties and rezone them for industrial uses.The <br /> Petitioner would like to add a few trees in front of the property along Kemble Street and Indiana <br /> Avenue,but would ask not to be required to place trees along the other property lines.The added trees <br /> on Kemble Street and Indiana Avenue can provide a pleasant streetscape for the existing building. The <br /> Petitioners do not believe approval of this Variance would have a detrimental affect on any adjacent <br /> property. <br /> 2).A Variance from the requirement of providing a minimum 24 ft.driveway in the shown parking area <br /> along the south side of the building to a minimum of 0 ft.as shown.The Petitioners are requesting to <br /> continue to use the existing parking area located along the south side of the building.This parking <br /> area has been used since the business opened several years ago,and there have been no problems <br /> with employees accessing the site or leaving the site at the close of the business day.The Petitioners <br /> would state that with their type of manufacturing business there is little if any clients visiting the <br /> facility.All business is usually done by phone or through the internet.On a rare occasion where a <br /> client would visit the facility,there is ample on-street parking along Kemble Street. <br /> The Petitioners do not believe approval of this Variance will adversely affect the surrounding <br /> properties. <br /> 3).A Variance from providing a loading area with adequate maneuvering space on site to no loading area <br /> and having a maneuvering area for vehicles and trucks as shown.This manufacturing facility has a <br /> limited number of finished products being sent to clients and site deliveries.The Petitioners would state <br /> that the time needed to assemble the products they sell is approximately four(4)months.The typical <br /> pick up of equipment to be sent to their clients happens approximately 3 to 4 times per year. Parts being <br /> delivered for assembly are usually done by small step vans.They have been able to have their products <br /> picked up on a scheduled basis.They have worked with delivery companies to make delivery drop-off's <br /> and pick ups without the need to have a separate loading area.Even with the proposed building addition, <br /> this process should not be affected.The Petitioners do not believe approval of this Variance will <br /> adversely affect adjacent properties. <br /> 4).A Variance from the required minimum 50 ft. Side Residential Bufferyard along the North property line <br />