PB-18-03/44 Washington Street WO, LLC

4 12. The Premises are located in the B-1 zone where commercial buildings are a permitted use. 13. Applicant proposes to renovate and expand an existing commercial building for use as a self-service laundromat. 14. The property is located at the corner of Washington Avenue and Liberty Street. It is occupied by a one story building having 2,835 sq. ft. A 2,538 sq. ft. addition is proposed to the rear of the existing building. 15. Applicant would reconfigure circulation and parking, add a loading and trash enclosure, install two shade trees and lighting. 16. After plan revisions the variances needed are: SECTION REQUIRED EXISTING PROPOSED 25-7.1 Minimum side yard setback 6 ft. 4.25 ft. 4.25 ft. to addition, 2 ft. to compressor 25-7.1 Maximum lot coverage 75% 100% 98.4% 25-12.1.b Minimum parking space setback from structures 5 ft. Not provided 0 ft. 25-12.1.h Minimum parking aisle width 24 ft. 12.69 ft. minimum, 22 ft. typical 12.69 ft. minimum, 22 ft. typical 25-12.2 Minimum parking spaces 22 13 20 25-12.3.a.1 Minimum loading space size 10 ft. by 40 ft. none 10 ft. by 35 ft. 25-14.2 Minimum levels of illumination for parking areas 2.0 footcandles Not provided 1.3 footcandles average 17. Applicant noted that the side yard setback would be maintained at 4.25’ but intensified, the lot coverage would be decreased slightly, the parking aisle would match the existing, the parking space deviation would be small, the loading space could still be serviced by a commercial hauler, and the lighting levels would be adequate. 18. The Board finds that the variances sought can be justified. The lot is trapezoidal in shape which is unique and constrains the buildable envelope causing hardship for development. The proposal can nevertheless locate on the site without substantial detriment to the neighboring properties. It is noted that the left side yard setback deviation is along the boundary of another existing commercial building in the B-1 zone and is therefore not incompatible with that use. Impervious coverage will be reduced. The limited amount of traffic will be sufficiently accommodated by the