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Variance-Auto SalesMarch 18, 1985 is Case No. . 85 -13 Applicant: Walser Corporation Location: 317 West Excelsior Avenue Request: Variances STAFF FINDINGS AND COMMENTS: Kerrigan The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use PE!rmit to undertake Auto Sales and Leasing on the subject site. In conjunction with this request the following variances are required; - Off- street parking. 427.43(7) requires that parking spaces shall be yr� - unobstructed and accessible and that not more than 25% shall be 8'x16' with the remaining 75% 9'x20'. The plan as proposed by the applicant details all the parking spaces to be 8'x16'. - 427.36A (a) requires that an auto sales lot shall not be larger in square footage then the building devoted to the related business. The subject building is approximately 6560 square feet while the related • sales lot is approximately 20610 square feet. i 427.42 limits the height of a sign to 35 feet. The applicant is proposing { to exceed this height requirement by 15 feet. 0 FOR VARIANCE APPLICATION ONLY NOTE: The purpose of a variance is to provide relief to a property owner when the strict enforecment of the Zoning Ordinance would cause an undue hard ship to the property owner or deny reasonable use of the property. Hardship to the applicant is the crucial test. Variances will be granted only in unusual situations which were not foreseen when the Zoning Ordin- ance was adopted. Economic situations are seldom unique and are rarely considered a valid hardship. Hardship A. Explain why strict enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance would cause undue hardship: C Conditions B S L What are the special conditions (shape of lot, exceptional topographic conditions, etc.) of this request that are unique to this property and do not apply generally to other properties in the district? 5 List of Homeowners Contacted by Applicant C. Submit a list of names and addresses of neighbors contacted. J J