ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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VA-2421: Request for variance from Article V of the Land Development Code to allow for a 36% maximum building area in lieu of the 30% required for the property located at 3114 India Palm Drive.
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OWNER/APPLICANT:
Applicant: Dominick English
PROPOSED USE:
Duplex
REQUESTED ACTION(S):
1. Article V, Table V-1 Site Dimensions- to allow for a Max Build limit of 36% in lieu of the 30% currently required for an R-4 zoning.
PARCEL ID:
8402-01-06-9650
AREA:
+10,000 SQ. FT.
CURRENT LAND USE:
Multi-Family Duplex
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Medium Density Residential
ZONING DISTRICT:
R-4, Single Family Residential
VOTING DISTRICT:
District Three - Council Person Jonah Powers
Discussion:
The applicant is requesting an increase of the maximum buildable area limit from 30% to 36%. Currently the lot is undeveloped and the applicant is planning construction of a 3,597 SQ FT. duplex. The subject property is zoned R-4 and meets all other requirements for construction of a duplex.
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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...
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