Z-3742-A Staff AnalysisFebruary 21, 1984
Item No. 7 - Z -3742-A
Owner: Marion Burton
By: Robert J. Brown P.A.
Address: 1000 West 3rd Street
Description: Part of Lots 7, 8 and 9 of Block 258
Original City
Zoned: "C-3" General Commercial District
Variance
Requested: From the side street setback provisions
of Section 43/7-103.3.D of the Code of
Ordinances to permit addition of a new
entry projecting into the setback area 6
feet. A variance is also requested from
the off-street parking provisions of
Section 43/8-101.B.2 of the Code of
Ordinances to permit less than the
required number of parking spaces
on-site. Spaces provides are 8.
Ordinance requires 12.
JUSTIFICATION:
The applicant states that the building is being remodeled to
change its use to offices. This requires a new entry off
Chester Street to make the building more efficient. The
building will be more convenient and safety will be
increased for pedestrian traffic. The building will be more
attractive and pleasing after remodeling.
Present Use
of the Property: Eight multifamily units.
Proposed Use
of the Property: Professional office space.
STAFF REPORT
A. Engineering Issues
The only issue raised concerns the reconstruction of
the alley to City Engineering requirements. Also, some
work may be needed in the area of present curb cuts.
Engineer Division requests information as to off-site
parking.
February 21, 1984
Item No. 7 - Continued
B. Staff Analysis
This owner proposed to convert an existing multifamily
structure into a professional office building and
redirect the access to the Chester Street side. The
requested setbacks involve a vestibule or entry area
which will be a very small intrusion into the setback.
Present building alignment on Chester encroaches into
the setback 9 feet. This is due to the building
predating our Ordinance. The parking variance required
is approximately one-third of the spaces normally
required by Ordinance. However, this area of the City
contains numerous commercial lots for monthly rental.
In most instances, we feel the 8 spaces offered would
be sufficient for the uses proposed. We do not feel
that four parking spaces should be cause for
disallowing the conversion of this structure.
C. Staff Recommendation
Approval, subject to a proper parking lot plan being
filed which complies with the Landscape Ordinance as
well as design criteria of the Zoning Ordinance.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION:
The applicat Dn was represented by Mr. Jim Kubicek. There
were no objectors present. A brief discussion of the
proposal was held. The staff pointed out that detailed
parking and _andscape plans would be required to be filed
with this office for approval prior to the issuance of
building permits for the remodeling. A motion was made to
approve the application subject to comments of the staff.
The motion passed by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 4 open
positions.