ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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VA-2405: Request for a variance from Article III to allow the construction of a 1,500 square foot garage for the property at 3415 Lime Tree Drive.
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OWNER:
Alan Fischer
PROPOSED USE:
30' x 50' detached garage.
Principle structure is 1,947 square feet. The proposed accessory structure (detached garage) is 1,500 square feet.
REQUESTED ACTION:
1. Article III, Section 21-36.02(c): To allow an accessory structure to exceed the height of the principle structure.
2. Article III, Section 21-36.02(h): To allow an accessory structure to encroach within the setback as described within Article V, Table V-1 by 5 feet in lieu of the requirement of a 10 foot side setback.
3. Article III, Section 21-36.02(k): To allow an accessory structure to exceed 60 percent of the total square footage of the principle structure.
4. Article III, Section 21-36.02(m): To allow an accessory structure in a residentially zoned area exceeding 350 square feet visible from a public right of way to not match the fa?ade and architectural design of the primary structure.
PARCEL ID:
840201085610
CURRENT LAND USE:
Single-Family Home
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Low Density Residential
ZONING DISTRICT:
R-2, Single Family Residential
VOTING DISTRICT:
District 4 - Councilman Jonah Powers
According to Article IX, 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; and
5. Tha...
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