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Site Plan\SUP #2003-12 - 57 unit condo building - Schoolhouse Square 3rd City Council Memo - April 5, 2004 Page 3 Adjacent Zoning and Land Use Direction Existing Use North Eighth Street Single Family Res. East Schoolhouse Sq 1 st T ownhomes South Future Townhomes West Green MiII\Dunn Brothers Zoning Comp Plan R-2 - Med Den Res. U-I\U-II R-5 - High Den Res. R-5 - High Den Res. C-3 - Comm Reg. U-III- Urn Res. U-III- Urn Res. C - Commercial Existing Condition . The site is vacant and has been graded as part of earlier phases .of Schoolhouse Square. The site slopes down to the north and east from a western highpoint approximately 15-20 feet. Proposed Improvements A 57 unit condominium building is proposed as part of the Site Plan. SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVIEW Zoning Provision Chapter 10, Section 10.16, Subd. 3a of the City Code, Special Uses in the R-5 Zoning, allows multiple family dwellings greater than 40 feet in height. Definition . The Zoning Code defines and regulates special uses as follows: Uses that would not be appropriate generally or without restriction throughout the zoning district but, if controlled as to number, area, location, or relation to the neighborhood, would not detract from the public health, safety, and welfare. Special uses may be permitted in a zoning district if specific provision of such special uses is made in this Zoning Ordinance. Building Height Height of the proposed building varies between 3-4 stories with underground parking. The underground parking area is exposed along the east (Ramsey Street) and north (8th Street) ends of the building, and beneath grade on remaining sides. Building height ranges between 35-80 feet from grade to roof peak with the greatest height at the center of the building and tapering to the north and south ends. Comparison to Former Middle School Building The proposed building is taller than the former middle school, but is set further back from Ramsey Street.