a. Granting the adjustment will equally or better meet the purpose of the regulation to be adjusted;
Response: Per Section VI-1001, the intent of the downtown districts is to create an urban environment that is a comfortable and interesting place to live and walk. Therefore, in means of maintaining and protecting the unique and distinctive appearance along Fruitville Road, we are striving to protect existing trees in lieu of the required façade along the stated roadway. As the development pattern for this section of Fruitville Road has been established it would be in the community’s interest to promote beautification due to subject site being within the gateway entry of downtown.
b. The proposal will not significantly detract from the livability …show more content…
The predictability and flexibility embodied in the Downtown Core is intended to permit creativity and diversity in architectural design, because the construction, renovation and maintenance of outstanding buildings and public spaces continue to contribute to the health, welfare, character and history of the city and its citizens.
Based on the stated building design purpose, the requested adjustment does not interfere with the desired commercial character of the district. The adjustment would allow a more aesthetically pleasing structure which will enhance the urban character of the downtown core.
c. If more than one adjustment is being requested, the cumulative effect of the adjustments results in a project which is still consistent with the overall purpose of the zone;
Response: In accordance with Section IV-1901(a), adjustment reviews provide flexibility for unusual situations and allow for alternative ways to meet the purposes of the code. Therefore, the request of relief for the mandated awning will grant flexibility while also maintaining consistency with the overall purpose. The existing development along Fruitville Road has a mixture of frontage with trees, solid walls or buildings in close proximity to
Response: Per Section VI-1001, the intent of the downtown districts is to create an urban environment that is a comfortable and interesting place to live and walk. Therefore, in means of maintaining and protecting the unique and distinctive appearance along Fruitville Road, we are striving to protect existing trees in lieu of the required façade along the stated roadway. As the development pattern for this section of Fruitville Road has been established it would be in the community’s interest to promote beautification due to subject site being within the gateway entry of downtown.
b. The proposal will not significantly detract from the livability …show more content…
The predictability and flexibility embodied in the Downtown Core is intended to permit creativity and diversity in architectural design, because the construction, renovation and maintenance of outstanding buildings and public spaces continue to contribute to the health, welfare, character and history of the city and its citizens.
Based on the stated building design purpose, the requested adjustment does not interfere with the desired commercial character of the district. The adjustment would allow a more aesthetically pleasing structure which will enhance the urban character of the downtown core.
c. If more than one adjustment is being requested, the cumulative effect of the adjustments results in a project which is still consistent with the overall purpose of the zone;
Response: In accordance with Section IV-1901(a), adjustment reviews provide flexibility for unusual situations and allow for alternative ways to meet the purposes of the code. Therefore, the request of relief for the mandated awning will grant flexibility while also maintaining consistency with the overall purpose. The existing development along Fruitville Road has a mixture of frontage with trees, solid walls or buildings in close proximity to