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essential character of the neighborhood. <br />City Code Section 106-220 discusses the practical difficulties that are allowed to be used for justifying <br />variances. Among them, "the variance, if granted, will not alter the essential character of the locality" is <br />used to show that the structure in question will blend in. The proposed height is consistent with other <br />multi -family in the COR plus the adjacent Hilton Home2 Suites building. Additionally, the requested <br />variance meets all conditions in the three -factor test. Staff recommends approval of the variance. <br />Alternatives <br />Alternative 1: Recommend approval of the Zoning Map Amendment and Site Plan, and approve the <br />Variance to Height Regulations in the COR Zoning District, as recommended by Staff. <br />Alternative 2: Recommend approval of the Zoning Map Amendment and Site Plan, and deny the Variance. <br />Without an approved variance, the Applicant would need to significantly revise and reduce development <br />plans, which would likely result in the proposed development not going forward. <br />Alternative 3: Recommend approval of the Zoning Map Amendment and Site Plan, and approve the <br />Variance to Height Regulations in the COR Zoning District with modifications based on discussion. <br />Alternative 4: Recommend denial of the Zoning Map Amendment and Site Plan, and deny the Variance, <br />based on supported findings of fact. <br />Funding Source: <br />All costs associated with this request are the Applicant's responsibility. <br />The property is City -owned and the Applicant would be purchasing the property. Development fees will be <br />calculated at the time of Development Agreement. <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval of the Zoning Map Amendment, Site Plan, and Variance to Height Regulations in the <br />COR Framework. <br />Outcome/Action: <br />Motion to adopt Resolution #24-115. Approving a Variance to Height Regulations in the COR Zoning District for <br />Norhart Ramsey at 7975 and 7979 Sunwood Drive NW. <br />- and - <br />Motion to recommend the City Council approve the Site Plan and Zoning Map Amendment for Norhart Ramsey. <br />Location Map <br />Resolution #24-115 Variance <br />Ordinance #24-07 <br />Zoning Map Amendment Exhibit <br />Architectural Plan Set <br />Civil Plan Set <br />Landscaping Plan Set <br />Applicant's Narrative <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Adam Martin Adam Martin 04/18/2024 09:35 AM <br />