ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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VA-2414: Request for a variance from Article V of the Land Development Code to allow for the construction of a swimming pool to be constructed 20' from the Mean High-Water Line at 166 E. Cory Drive.
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OWNER/APPLICANT:
Lauri Adams
PROPOSED USE:
Applicant is requesting a variance to build a swimming pool within the 50' mean high water line setback.
REQUESTED ACTION:
1. Article V, Section 21-50.02 Table V-01 Footnotes: To allow a 20' setback from the mean high-water line.
PARCEL ID:
8412-05-00-1000
AREA:
+0.95 acres
CURRENT LAND USE:
Single-Family Home
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Low Density Residential
ZONING DISTRICT:
R-3, Single-Family Residential
VOTING DISTRICT:
District Four - Council Person Jonah Powers
Discussion:
The applicant is requesting a variance from Article V of the Land Development Code to allow for the construction of a swimming pool to be constructed 20' from the Mean High-Water Line at 166 E. Cory Drive in lieu of the required 50'.
Site Plan:
Staff Review:
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. That the circumstances creating the need for the variance are not the result of actions by the applicant, actions proposed by the applicant or actions by the previous property owner(s).
6. That granting of the proposed variance(s) will not cause substantial...
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