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Zoning Variance A variance to allow a reduction in the width of the required landscape buffer between the proposed parking and public right-of-way along Delcrest Drive was granted by the Board of Adjustment on October 21, 2013. The variance was approved to allow a five foot landscape buffer in lieu of the ten feet required per the Zoning Code. PD –M–Planned Development Mixed Use The property was rezoned to PD-M in 2013, and a preliminary and final development plan were approved for the property. The PD-M zoning designation as per Section 34-40.1 of the Zoning Code is “to provide a means of achieving greater flexibility in development of land in a manner not always possible in conventional zoning districts; to encourage a more imaginative and innovative design of projects; to promote a more desirable community environment; and to retain maximum control over both the design and future operation of the development.” The PD-M rezoning was sought because the facility proposed to allow a café and other accessory uses that would be open to residents and the general public. These uses were not allowed by the prior traditional zoning district regulations. Planned Development Districts are attached to a parcel, and may only be developed in accordance with an approved development plan. The development plan approved in 2013 included renovations to the senior living facility, he addition of a ground floor café and substantial reconfiguration of the parking areas. There were no modifications to the upper floor residential areas or the number of units, density, height or mass. Applicant’s Request Zoningand Land Use The applicant is requesting an amendment to the approved development plan to allow for the reconstruction of 120 housing units on the existing site in two phases. After concludingthat the 1960s constructed multi-family complex (“Tallin Building”)was poorly designed, functionally obsolete and didnot meet modern standards and codes, the developers explored several options for the building. It was determined that renovating the existing structure was extremely cost prohibitive, problematic, and limiting.New construction is being pursued. Phase 1 includes a 4-story 52 unit building over parking garage. This building is proposed for the western portion of the property. Phase 2 includes the construction of a4-story 68unit buildingbuiltover a podium parking garage. The proposed siting of the Phase 2 building is immediately north of the Tallin Building, and 30feet south of the northern property line.Phase 2also includes a connected one story office building for management and administrative offices. The proposal representssignificant changes to the development plan approved in 2013. Therefore, a plan amendment process is required. In addition to the demolition of the Tallin Building and construction of the new buildings, some of the off-street parking areas will be reconfigured. Specifically, the remaining surface area once the Tallin Building is demolished will be converted to surface parking. Much of the surface parking to the east will remain.No new curb cuts are proposed. The proposed additions, modifications and reconfiguration of the parking areas will result in 3