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VA-2326: Request for a variance to allow a front setback of 14.6 feet in lieu of the requirement of 25 feet and to allow a maximum building coverage of 43 percent in lieu of the requirement of 30 percent within the MH-2 zoning district according to Article V, Section 21-50.02, Table V-1 for the property at 711 Charter Lane.
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OWNER:
Ronald Grathnol
REQUESTED ACTION:
To build a new 360 square foot carport, (20' x 18').
Existing Building Coverage is 2,489 square feet on a 6,600 square foot lot. The existing building coverage is 37 percent.
LOCATION:
711 Charter Lane
PARCEL ID:
840102003960
HOA APPROVAL:
Received
CURRENT LAND USE:
Single-Family Home
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Medium Density Residential
ZONING DISTRICT:
MH-2
VOTING DISTRICT:
District 4, Councilman Jonah Powers
Explanation of hardship by applicant: "Existing Carport is unusable due to handicap ramp constructed with current carport extension. They are trying to enlarge the carport because of not being able to use the existing carport due to a handclapped ramp. The survey map shows the problem. They wanted to build the 18' wide by 20' long carport attached to the existing house. The driveway is 18' wide and the 20' length is within the required 25' setback from the street. There is no concrete needed."
According to Section 21-100.04(d), Non-Administrative Variance, City of Edgewater's Land Development Code; In order to grant a non-administrative variance, the P. & Z. Board shall make the following findings of fact:
1. That granting of the proposed variance is not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan;
2. That granting of the proposed variance will not result in creating or continuing a use which is not compatible with adjacent uses in the area;
3. That granting of the proposed variance is the minimum action available to permit reasonable use of the property;
4. That the physical characteristics of the subject site are unique and not present on adjacent sites...
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