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STREET MODIFICATION NARRATIVE
This narrative is provided to request and justify a street modification on the Logan 6
project. The applicant is requesting a street modification to retain existing improvements with
1.5 feet of Right of Way dedication on Logan Avenue N, and to retain the existing curb-curb
pavement with, with a 0.5’ curb, 8-foot planting strip, 8-foot sidewalk, and 2-foot clear space for
3rd and 4th Avenues N. The criteria have been listed below, and the items have been answered in
italics.
1.a. Substantially implements the policy direction of the policies and objectives of the
Comprehensive Plan Land Use Element and the Community Design Element and the
proposed modification is the minimum adjustment necessary to implement these
policies and objectives;
The proposed improvements allow for the construction of a mixed-use project that
actively implements the comprehensive plan. The adjustment shown here is the
minimum necessary for the construction of the project. The site is narrow, and without
these modifications, the project would not be able to be built.
2.b. Will meet the objectives and safety, function, appearance, environmental protection
and maintainability intended by the Code requirements, based upon sound
engineering judgment;
The proposal will still allow for access from emergency responders, will still look
similar to other proposals in the vicinity, and will have equal environmental
protection and maintainability compared to the standard.
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3.c. Will not create substantial adverse impacts to other property(ies) in the vicinity;
No adverse impacts to neighboring properties will be created as a result of keeping
the existing curb-to-curb pavement widths in all cases and the existing improvements
in the case of Logan Ave N. Space will still be provided for pedestrians and vehicles.
4.d. Conforms to the intent and purpose of the Code; and
The shown street modification conforms to the intent and purpose of the code, which
is to ensure adequate space for all modes of transportation on the street. These
modifications provide the space required without incurring unnecessary construction
costs for marginal differences. The modification also allows for the project to be built
at all, given the narrowness of the site.
5.e. Can be shown to be justified and required for the use and situation intended.
The shown modification is required for the building to be done without incurring additional
costs. The site is narrow and if much more were given, the project would likely not pencil.
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