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v 7.fi -q Staff is recommending that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the Use Permit to the Zoning Administrator based on findings and with conditions, including the requirement of a deed restriction on the rear portion of the lot. VARIANCE As previously mentioned, the applicant is proposing to provide less open space for the residential units than is normally required by the Zoning Ordinance.' The project provides a total of approximately 992 -sq. ft. of public open space (residential decks and office entry) The City Zoning Ordinance requires a total of 2200 square feet of public open spacez. This translates into a 'common' open space deficit of approximately 1208 square feet. On October 16, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Variance to the Zoning Administrator based on the findings. As previously discussed, staff will be applying an in -lieu open space fee to pay for this deficit These funds will be placed in a special account in the Parks and Recreation Services Department so it can be used for improvements to the nearby Wellesley Crescent Park (improvements to paths, curbs, gutter, picnic tables and fountains). The developer has agreed to this fee. ARCHITECTURAL PERMIT As previously noted under the 'Planned Development Permit' section, the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) has reviewed the project design and referred the project to the Planning Commission for the determination of certain site plan issues prior to their final design review. The ARC reviewed the project on February 13, June 12, and August 28, 2001. The ARC conceptually approved the building design, specifically the building massing, architectural elements, and materials, (Attachment #5) pending the Planning Commission's review of the site plan. The ARC will complete the design review of specific design issues, such as building details, landscaping, lighting, and signage after the Planning Commission action. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The Planning Commission approved the Environmental Assessment on October 16, 2001, and therefore no further action is needed. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING On February 27, the developer held a neighborhood meeting to review the development. Based on that meeting, the developer made several revisions to the plan, including the installation of a 3 ft. high wall along Avondale, redirection of parking lot lighting, and installation of a security gate on the garage. Please refer to t Open space is categorized into 'private' and 'common' open space. 'Private' open space includes balconies, decks, porches, and other structures accessible only to specified units. 'Common' open space consists of outdoor areas, typically on the ground, (excluding required front yards) accessible to all units. 'Private' open spaces may be substituted for required 'common' open space at a ratio of three square feet of'private' open space to two square feet of'common' open space. 2 The original open space deficit mentioned in the Variance application was for 1,385 sq. ft. However, after checking the calculations for the revised project the actual new open space deficit is 1208 sq. ft. 3 The open space in -lieu fee will be based on the appraised property value per square foot times the total deficit. Based on an appraisal report submitted by the applicant, the in lieu open space fee for the revised project will be $66,560.