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2.14 Section 1005.01 (A) of the City Code requires a front yard setback of 30 feet, a rear yard setback of 20 feet, and a side yard setback of 10 feet for a parcel in a B-2 zoning district. Section 1005.01 (D) requires five parking spaces per 1000 square feet of floor area. Portions of the building devoted primarily to storage and aisles are not included in these calculations. The 23 parking spaces available on the site will adequately accommodate the building with the proposed expansion. Chapter 1009 outlines the requirements for signs within the community. Pylon signs are classified as structures and must meet the setback requirements for the district in which they are located. The area of a free-standing sign is limited to 100 square feet and the overall height is limited to 20 feet. Section 1013.02 outlines the criteria and procedure for considering a variance. 3.0 STAFF COMMENT 3.1 In reviewing the request for building variances, staff made the following findings: 1. The proposed setback variance for the building addition are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). The existing principal structure is setback 3 feet from the rear property line and 4.5 feet from the side property line. The proposed addition will not encroach into these established building lines. 2. The proposed building variances, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare. The addition will be at the rear of the property in area which is now a secluded and wooded area. The construction of the addition wi11 eliminate a location for youth to gather. Drainage will be directed to the front of the building away from adjacent properties and construction easements will be required. 3. The substandard size of the parcel (22,500 square feet) and the location of the existing building on the parcel creates a physical hardship for the applicant. The interior layout of the building also presents a practical difficulty for the applicant. 3.2 In reviewing the request for a sign variance, staff made the following findings: 1. The proposed setback variance for the replacement sign is not in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 of the City Code (Zoning). There is adequate area to move back the sign to a point 15 feet from the front property line without interfering with the flow of traffic on the site. One parking space will be lost with the replacement sign at a five foot setback or a 15 foot setback. PF#3029 - RPCA (07/08/98) - Page 4 of6