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The findings of the Historic Review Board in HD 10 -1 and the applicant's written statement, which are included herein by reference, further demonstrate the significance of the structure and the value of its preservation. (2) An analysis of the area demonstrates how the uses and development standards of the S Special Area zone ordinance will facilitate implementation of the planned use of the property or the preservation or rehabilitation of distinctive buildings or natural features of benefit to the community. The proposed uses and development standards for the Brunner - Schmitz House are set forth in a proposed draft ordinance to which these supporting findings are attached. The purpose of the Historic Special Area Zone is to ensure permitted uses and development on the site, encourage preservation of historic qualities. The proposed uses include both residential and non - residential uses permitted in low density residential and neighborhood commercial zones. The proposed residential uses are reduced from the existing medium density residential use list which would allow for multi - family development, to limiting the development to a one - family dwelling or duplex. These residential uses facilitate the preservation of the existing building it is currently being used as a single family dwelling but may allow for changes that would allow -for a duplex or secondary dwelling unit (subject to Historic alterations review). The non - residential uses include limited office and commercial services as well artist studios and assisted care and daycare uses. All of these nonresidential uses proposed, could occur in the building while preserving its historic character. Non - residential uses would further benefit the community as the use of the site would then draw citizens to the property where the historic nature of the building and property can be further shared. The Special Area Zone ordinance further facilitates preservation by clarifying the historic aspects of the building and clarifying that parking lot alterations, building alterations or additions and all new construction shall comply with Historic Property Alteration approval criteria, which ensures that all applicable future alterations are reviewed to ensure compatibility with the existing historic building. The applicant's written statement (pages 4- 5) which includes additional findings regarding this criterion is incorporated herein by reference. The proposed ordinance includes development standards related to the existing parking lot and landscaping on the site. The following changes to the ordinance proposed by the applicant have been made in order to ensure future improvements complement the historic nature of the building. • Section 1. (c) Remove (C) subject to an approved conditional use permit (no uses are listed as conditional). Section 1. (c) add Secondary Dwelling unit as permitted use. • Section 1.(c) remove Tea Room and maximum seating capacity limitation Findings — Brunner Schmitz House (Z 10 -12) Page 2