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ZV2025-0006, 1300 N University Drive, 1300 N University Drive, variance request. (Cole) (District 2)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Jennifer Berriel, agent for the property owner, is requesting a variance for the minimum number of off-street parking spaces and the minimum width of interior parking islands for the site located at 1300 N University Drive. The variances proposed are required to accommodate a proposed restaurant tenant.
The existing building, constructed in the early 1970s, has primarily been occupied by Umberto’s Pizza (Closed in 2021) and a florist (Currently a smoke shop) for most of the site's history. The site does not comply with many of today’s Land Development Code regulations; however the site was designated as an existing non-conforming property.
In 2023, a new restaurant was proposed for the former Umberto’s space. Before obtaining the necessary building permits (Code Case 231004013), the tenant made modifications to the tenant bay, including expanding the existing dining room. The expansion of the dining room requires that the site meet code requirements including but not limited to minimum parking requirements, ADA, Engineering and Fire Prevention standards.
The applicant worked with the Engineering Division and Fire Department to create a new parking layout that could meet their respective requirements. The proposed parking layout has been reviewed by the zoning division and the subject variances were identified as necessary to bring the site into compliance.
Should the variances be approved, the applicant will be required to attain respective permits as required by the city.
VARIANCE REQUEST DETAILS:
The applicant is requesting the following variances:
· ZV2025-0001: To allow the proposed 23 parking spaces instead of the required 48 parking spaces.
· ZV2025-0006: To allow a minimum interior parking island width of 6.5 feet instead of the r...
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