ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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VA-2418: Request for variances from Article III and V of the Land Development Code to allow for a front yard detached garage for the property located at 1890 Old Mission Road.
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OWNER/APPLICANT:
Owner: Jack and Carolee Lawson
PROPOSED USE:
Building of a detached Garage to provide coverage for additional equipment on the property.
REQUESTED ACTION(S):
1. Per Article III, Section 21-36.02- General Regulations- To allow for a detached accessory structure (garage) to be located in the front yard of the property.
2. Per Article III, Section 21-36.02- General Regulations- To allow an accessory structure (detached garage) to exceed the height of the primary structure.
3. Per Article V, Table V-1 Site Dimensions- To allow for a 11' 2 3/4" setback from the front property line in lieu of the required setback of 40' for an R T Zoning.
PARCEL ID:
7344-11-00-0040
AREA:
+2.12 acres
CURRENT LAND USE:
Single-Family Home
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Low Density Transition with Conservation Overlay
ZONING DISTRICT:
R T, Rural Transitional
VOTING DISTRICT:
District One - Council Person Charlotte Gillis
Discussion:
The applicant is requesting multiple variances from the Land Development Code for a detached garage for the property located at 1890 Old Mission Road. The request is for a variance to allow a front yard accessory structure, to allow an 11' 2 3/4" front yard setback line in lieu of the required 40' for Rural Transitional Zoning, and to allow an accessory structure to be greater in height than the principle structure.
The applicant is proposing the structure in front of the house to preserve the wetlands in the rear of the property. In addition, the front yard was reduced by 0.38 acres due to Eminent Domain for future expansion of Old Mission Road. The applicant previously applied for a variance for a detached garage but was denied by the Planning & Zoning Board in March, 2024. The applicant re-engineered the plans to red...
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