ZBA Application Package 92922

Photograph No. 3 indicates the predominant three story dwellings, beginning from the subject property’s accessory driveway, in a northerly direction towards Park Avenue. Photograph No. 4 shows the entrance driveway, between the subject property three story dwelling to the south, and the adjacent three story dwelling to the immediate north. Photograph No. 5 shows the existing rear open area of the subject property. POSITIVE CRITERIA The I — Industrial zone permits uses as described above, namely, office, warehousing, wholesale business, auto service & repair, and machine shop. The current residential use is considered existing, non-conforming, and the proposed addition will be considered an expansion of the non-conforming use. A Class (D-2) Use Variance is required for an expansion of a non-conforming use. The Zoning Board of Adjustment can grant the D-2 Use Variance pursuant to special reasons where the project is in character with the neighborhood, and the project carries out one or more of the purposes of zoning, and the site is particularly suitable for the proposed use. Clearly, the subject property is in character with the surrounding area, as evidenced in the attached Photographs. The site is particularly suitable for the proposed use as evidenced by the Photographs, with respect to the surrounding residential uses, in similar height, and in alignment with the existing buildings along Ashland Avenue. Several other reasons to permit the expansion of the non-conforming use: 1. Permitted industrial uses will not fit into the existing character of the northwesterly side of Ashland Avene. 2. The parking area will be improved with nine (9) parking spaces together with drainage improvements and lighting improvements. The addition is designed aesthetically, maintaining the same residential character, similar height, and alignment along Ashland Avenue. 4. The site is located within walking distance to local neighborhood shopping and public transportation. wo 2 of §