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5. The variance by the applicant is not solely for personal convenience, financial hardship, or other reasons unrelated to the property. 6. The proposed use of a new single-family dwelling is a permitted use in the SF -2 Zoning District. 5. Public hearing to consider and take action on the petition of Kevin Dew, on behalf of PD Lamar Paris, LP, on Lot 12, City Block 315, being located at 4075 Lamar Avenue. The applicant requests a variance of Section 10-103 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations of the Zoning Ordinance which provides as follows: 10-102. COMPUTING PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS The number ofparking spaces required for a specific development proposal shall be based on the requirements listed in subsection 10-103, Off -Street Parking and Loading Space Requirements, and the following provisions: (1) Deviation of required spaces. The amount of parking can be reduced or increased by twenty (20) percent with prior approval by the community development director. Deviations in excess of twenty (20) percent must be accompanied by a parking study and approved by the board of adjustment. 10-103 (a) In all districts except the CA district as provided herein, there shall be provided, at the time any building or structure is erected or structurally altered, off-street parking and loading spaces in accordance with the following requirements: Retail store or personal service establishment, except as otherwise specified herein: One parking space for every 200 square feet of floor area. The applicant is proposing to construct a new retail location and are unable to meet the required 315 parking spaces. The applicant is requesting a variance of 56 parking spaces to provide only 259 parking spaces. Public hearing was declared open. Andrew Mack, Director of Planning & Community Development, presents variance to the board. Mack states that the developers are carving out a piece of property in front of the old Ashley's Furniture store to build a Scooter's Coffee. When working with the property owner PD Lamar Paris in previous meetings it was determined that this development would eliminate some of the required parking spaces which presented the need for the variance. He continues that while observing this property it does appear to be over parked. Mack also mentions that there were a few additional corrections that needed to be made along with a new plat that are already in motion. Lastly. Mack recommends approval to the board based on the staff findings and conditions. Lester Jones, of 10201 S Autumn Leaf Circle, and representative of Kevin Dew and ALJ Lindsey, explains to the board the concept of Scooter's Coffee. It is a drive through, kiosk coffee shop, so there are no customers in the building only the employees; therefore there are very few parking