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STAFF REPORT <br /> Application: Variance to Construct a Dwelling within the Road Setbacks <br /> Applicant: Corliss Holley <br /> Background Information: The Holley property is approximately 14,413 square feet in size and <br /> is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Pequot Boulevard and Brown Street. The <br /> parcel is zoned Multi-family Residential and currently is vacant. <br /> The applicant proposes to construct a dwelling approximately 1800 square feet with a 1080 <br /> square foot attached garage. The applicant also proposes to construct an additional 36 square foot <br /> front porch and a 12' x 14' deck. City sewer and water lines currently run along the western <br /> border of the property. The applicant is seeking a variance from the road setbacks in order to <br /> provide ample setback space from the location of the utilities. The location of the proposed <br /> structure would encroach on the setback from Brown Street by 6 feet and on the seback from <br /> Pequot Boulevard by at least 7 feet. <br /> Applicable Statutes: In order to approve or deny a variance, the Planning Commission must <br /> make findings of fact. Variances may be granted in instances where extraordinary and <br /> unnecessary hardships may result from strict compliance with the Ordinance and allowing a <br /> variation will not have the effect of nullifying the intent and purpose of the Ordinance. Variances <br /> shall be considered because of circumstances relating to lot size, shape, topography, or other <br /> characteristics of the property not created by the landowner. <br /> Specifically,the Planning Commission must show that the following have been met: <br /> 1. The variance shall not create a land use not permitted in the zone. <br /> 2. The variance will not alter the essential character of the locality. <br /> 3. The variance is not for economic reasons alone,but reasonable use of the property <br /> does not exist under this Ordinance. <br /> Staff Findings: Based on the application and information provided,the Staff provides the <br /> following findings: <br /> 1. The property is properly zoned for Multi-family Residential use, and single-family <br /> dwellings are a permitted use in this zone. <br /> 2. The property currently does not have any structures. <br /> 3. The proposed dwelling would be compatible with the adjacent properties and <br /> surrounding neighborhood as it is located in a residential zone. Dwelling units are <br /> currently located on nearby properties that are similar in character to the proposed <br /> dwelling. <br /> 4. Reasonable use of this property currently exists under the ordinance since a smaller <br /> dwelling could be built on this property and used for residential purposes. There are <br /> not any characteristics of the land, such as steep slopes or wetlands, that would <br /> prevent construction on the property. <br /> 5. Should the utilities run along the property boundary, as is assumed at this time,the <br /> side yard setback of 30 feet would remain the same. The presence of utilities does <br /> not increase the required side yard setback or diminish the area available for <br /> development on the property. <br /> April Staff Report 2-1 <br />