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<br />3.6 The following B-3 District requirements would apply to the site: <br /> <br />Requirements City Code Existing Condition Variance <br />Lot Width None None None <br />Lot Depth None None None <br />Lot Coverage with Bldg. 1.0 0.22 None <br />Building Height Three stories or 30 feet One story None <br />Front Yard Bldg Setback 30 feet 46 feet None <br />Rear Yard Bldg. Setback 20 feet 20 feet None <br />Side Yard Bldg. Setback 15 feet 31 feet None <br />(south) <br />Side Yard Bldg. Setback 30 feet 53 feet None <br />(north) <br />Front Parking Setback 15 feet 5 feet (staff recommended) 10 feet <br />Rear Parking Setback 5 feet o feet (staff recommended) 5 feet <br />Side Parking Setback 15 feet 5 feet (staff recommended) 10 feet <br />(south) <br />Side Parking Setback 15 feet 5 feet (staff recommended) 1 0 feet <br />(north) <br />Parking nearest Building 10 feet o feet (staff recommended) 1 0 feet <br />B- 3 buffer to R -1 zone 10 feet 2 feet min. with fence 8 feet <br /> <br />3.7 Staff has determined that variances are a logical method of allowing a current business to <br />upgrade an undersized, but usable site to meet many of the city design standards, consistent <br />with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan goals. <br /> <br />3.8 Through review of the Zoning Ordinance, staff has determined that the zoning variances <br />proposed will not increase encroachments within the B-3 zone, in fact, may reduce <br />encroachment. <br /> <br />3.9 Staff has concluded that variances for parking setbacks (as demonstrated in existing condition) <br />from property lines, with a minimum setback of 5 feet, is acceptable. <br /> <br />3.10 A non-conforming use can continue but is subject to applicable State Statutes and City <br />Ordinance regarding alterations, repair after damage, discontinuance of use, and intensification <br />of use. <br /> <br />3.11 By granting the variances, the applicant will improve the site and bring the structure into <br />conformance with the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. <br /> <br />4.0 SURROUNDING USES <br /> <br />PF33l6 - RPCA33l6(06130 1) Page 3 of 4 <br />