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September 5, 2019
Family First Community Center
BUILDING HEIGHT VARIANCE REQUEST
The proposed Family First Community Center is in an R-6 zone that allows a 24’ maximum wall plate height
measured from grade plane. We are requesting a modification to the maximum building height allowance to
accommodate the Community Center’s programmed uses.
The proposed building height is driven by the gymnasium use with sport courts that recommend a standard
inside clear height from floor to ceiling of 24’. The proposed design height accommodates the
recommended clear height plus the building structure and roof assembly for a proposed height of 31’-3”
above grade plane at the gym. An architectural feature that connects the building entry to the gymnasium is
the Gallery space and the proposed maximum height for that feature is 25’. The proposed height for these
features is the minimum needed to meet the gymnasium clearances, provide roof drainage and create
architectural design interest.
The special circumstance that is applicable to the Community Center compared to other property owners in
the vicinity, is that it is required to be approved through the Conditional Use process. This process provides
the opportunity to evaluate special characteristics of the project related to the use that may not be in strict
adherence with the zoning district.
The propose design is sensitive to the land use code with a shallow shed roof that springs from the 24’
clearance above the sport court. The overall scale of the community center would be compatible with the
existing Cascade Elementary School that is approximately 24’ high and would not be materially detrimental
to the public welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in the vicinity.