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CASE #2: REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FROM SECTIONS 170.015F AND 170.016H OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING SETBACK FROM THROROUGHFARES; CASE OF MR. ROBERT MULLER By: Community Development Director Anne Norris Background: Mr. Robert Muller is constructing a 20,000 square foot commercial/retail shopping center on the southwest corner of 167th Avenue N.W. and St. Francis Blvd. The shopping center is set back approximately 83 feet'~from the centerline of St. Francis Blvd. Sections 170.015F and 170.016H require the setback from thoroughfares to be at least 110 feet from the centerline. A variance of approximately 27 feet is required for the structure to encroach on the required setback. For your information, the following items are enclosed: a) Site location map b) Public hearing notice c) Properties notified d) Site plan e) Proposed findings of fact f) Proposed variance Ob s ervat ions: As you know, the City is participating in the site improvements for this project using tax increment financing. The site plan for the project was reviewed by City Staff, the City Engineer, the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council; the setback of the structure from St. Francis Boulevard was overlooked at all levels of review. The proposed structure is set back approximately as far as Northern Bank building on the north side of 167th Avenue N.W. The development agreement for the project requires Mr. Muller to donate any additional right-of-way that would be needed for turn lanes or improvements Recommendation: Board of Adjustment Action: Motion to: Adopt Findings of Fact for a variance. relating to Mr. Robert Muller's request -and- Motion to: Approve/deny Mr. Robert Muller's request for a variance from Sections 170.015F and 170.016H of the City Code. Review Checklist: Administrator X Attorney Engineer X Community Development Director X Chief of Police Finance Officer Public Works Superintendent Building Official X