PB-18-04/Jay Maharaj Realty, LLC

10. 12. Minimum parking spaces, 23 required, 22 proposed initially,(19 as part of the revised plans). he noted that there is parking in front along Harrison Avenue and across the street in a municipal lot, and that the Ordinance at 25-12.1n allows for shared parking for a mixed use project; Minimum number of loading spaces, 1 required, none proposed, he stated that the existing adjacent building currently functions without one and that loading would similarly occur via Harrison Avenue, Minimum distance from parking access aisle to side lot line, 5’ required, none proposed, he stated that this is a pre-existing non-conforming condition, Maximum disturbance of steep slopes, he noted that Applicant’s project will stabilize the existing eroding slopes and improve the existing condition. Mr. Karlebach stated that the project would advance goals of the State Plan by concentrating developing in already developed areas and providing affordable housing, which he defined as smaller apartments but not necessarily below market rates. FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The Premises are located in the B-1 business zone where mixed-use ground floor retail with residential units above are a permitted use. Applicant seeks to construct a two-story building with 1,409 sq. ft. of ground floor retail space and 3,941 sq. fi. of residential space on the second floor consisting of two one-bedroom apartments. The property is currently developed with a similar building on its western side, the new building would be adjacent and to the west. The first floor of the new building would be at street level and the second floor would be level with the parking lot in the rear of the property. A retaining wall would be constructed between the rear parking lot and the new building. An hydraulic lift would provide access between the parking lot and the street level at the rear of the building. The proposal requires the following variances: Required, §25-7.1 Maximum Lot n/a 113.68% (effective | 75% Coverage lot area reduced by slopes §25-8.4.c Maximum fence wa. 10°+/- 6 or wall height in nonresidential area §25-12.3.a.1 Minimum None None 1 space Number of Loading Spaces