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3.0 5T AFF COMMENT 3.1 In reviewing this request, staff made the following findings: 1. Section 1004.02(D) requires a minimum lot width of 85 feet and a minimum lot area of 11,000 square feet for interior lots in an R-1 zoning district. As proposed, Parcel A will have a lot width of 64.30 feet with a lot area of 19,163 square feet and Parcel B will have a lot width of 64.01 feet with a lot area of 19,075 square feet. 2. There is a wide range of parcel size in this neighborhood, with lot areas ranging from 10.140 square feet to 81,120 square feet and lot widths ranging from 65 feet to 179 feet. Because of this variety, the proposed lot width and areas will be compatible with the neighborhood. 3. Parcels of record (parcels created prior to May 21, 1959) are considered buildable if the area and width are 70% of the requirements. The width of each of the proposed lots is 75% of the current requirement of 85 feet and the area of each of the proposed lots is 174% of the current requirement of 11,000 square feet. 4. Section 1004.02(D) also requires a side yard setback often feet for lots created after May 21, 1959. The vast majority of parcels in this area have a five foot side yard setback. as they were parcels of record as of May 21, 1959. A variance to reduce the side yard setback to five feet in order to retain the existing side yard setbacks will be consistent with the rest of the neighborhood. A five foot side yard setback will also facilitate development of the site in accordance with the plans submitted, including a detached two car garage behind each house. 5. The home on this parcel was identified as a potential candidate for the City's housing replacement program. The proposed variances and lot split will allow the property to be developed privately in support of the City's housing replacement program and livable community goals without any public subsidy. 6. The proposed variance is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the City's Comprehensive Plan and Title 10 ofthe City Code (Zoning). The front yard setbacks of the proposed building pads will be in line with other houses in the neighborhood, the buildings will be similar in mass and scale to other homes in the neighborhood, and the redevelopment of the site meets the City's livable community goals. 7. The proposed variance, if granted, will not adversely affect the public health, safety, or general welfare, provided standards/conditions are attached to insure that redevelopment of the site is completed in accordance with the plans proposed by the applicant. 4.0 STAFF RECOMMENDATION PF3075 - RPCA (11/18/98) - Page 3 of 4