17-26 Special Exception at 812 Oak Street

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Criteria for Decision Making Special Exception - if applicable A Special Exception may only be granted upon making a written determination, based upon the evidence presented at a public hearing. Please address how the project meets the following criteria. (1)The proposed use will not be injurious to the public health, safety, comfort, community moral standards, convenience or general welfare, because: The construction of the duplex will facilitate the achievement of the social objectives of Sustainable Housing Development, to guarantee the community a healthy life and promote the well-being of all age groups. The construction o the duplex has an efficient living space, adequate ventilation. We will adhere to the laws, and we will ensure that our main mission prevails, building new houses to promote the best quality of life, in modern homes, with spaces designed for excellent coexistence. Housing is the space where the educational and cultural values of the entire community are recreated. (2)The proposed use will not injure or adversely affect the use of the adjacent area or property values therein, because: The proposed housing is designed at a scale and with materials that are consistent with the surrounding structures, respecting required setbacks and the established character of the neighborhood; ensuring the preservation of the area's residential nature and the overall tranquility of the community. (3) The proposed use will be consistent with the character of the district in which it is located and the land uses authorized therein, because: The current zoning of this parcel requires a special exception for the proposed housing; however, the design complies with the intent of the district by promoting residential use and adhering to the permitted density. The proposed typology respects the surrounding context and aligns with the existing urban pattern. (4)The proposed use is compatible with the recommendations of the Comprehensive Plan, because: The Plan emphasizes the need to expand the supply of affordable housing and to increase density in underutilized areas in a controlled manner. This proposal aligns with those objectives by offering a housing solution that is compatible with the existing infrastructure.