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floor, however three (3) units do not have living space on the <br />ground floor, instead there is a landing that leads to an interior <br />staircase to the upper floors. The floor plan configuration is <br />typical for townhome developments and allows for a site plan <br />design and architecture that meets the City's Design <br />Guidelines. <br />2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation <br />and enjoyment of one (1) or more substantial property rights. <br />The granting of this variance is necessary for the <br />preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. <br />a) Height: The increase in height will allow the property <br />owner to develop the site with townhomes that are <br />competitive with the current real estate market. A two-story <br />product would limit the bedroom count and living areas <br />which would potentially jeopardize the Applicant's ability to <br />develop the subject site. <br />b) Front Yard: The reduction in the required front yard is due <br />to the City requirement for an eight -foot dedication. Without <br />the dedication a greater landscaped yard could be provided, <br />by allowing a reduction to 10 feet will allow the property <br />owner to develop the property with 17 dwelling units. <br />c) Open Space: The reduction In the required open space is <br />also a result of the dedication which will reduces the size of <br />the lot. Flexibility in providing open space on the upper levels <br />will provide multiple patio and balconies for each resident's <br />private use and will provide direct access to the open space <br />from living and dining rooms. <br />d) Access: Allowing a variation In the floor plan configuration <br />will allow the property owner to design a project that is <br />typical of current townhome developments with a stacked <br />floor plan with living area and bedrooms on upper levels. <br />The two -car garage requires a minimum of 400 square feet <br />at the ground level, limiting the amount of square footage for <br />living space at the ground floor. <br />3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to <br />the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. <br />The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the <br />public or surrounding properties. <br />Resolution No. 2019-xx <br />Page 3 of 8 <br />75H-48 <br />