Legislation Details

File #: VA-2514    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Planning Item Status: Passed
File created: 10/1/2025 In control: Planning and Zoning Board
On agenda: 10/8/2025 Final action: 10/8/2025
Title: VA-2514: Request for variances from Article V and VII to demolish and replace the current non-conforming structure within the grandfathered setbacks, but with a modification to continue the non-conforming front yard east corner setback for the property at 125 Rio Vista Drive.
Attachments: 1. Public Notice Aerial Map, 2. Application and Surveys
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Title
VA-2514: Request for variances from Article V and VII to demolish and replace the current non-conforming structure within the grandfathered setbacks, but with a modification to continue the non-conforming front yard east corner setback for the property at 125 Rio Vista Drive.
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OWNER/APPLICANT:
Cathy Hoffman, Owner

PROPOSED USE:
Demolish current non-conforming structure and replace with a future home of approx. 2000 sq. ft.

REQUESTED ACTION: (Change to current code)
1. Article V, Table V-1 to allow a non-conforming structure to be built on a non- conforming parcel, since this parcel is zoned R-3, which requires a 75 by 115 lot size.
2. Article V, Table V-1 to allow a north side of parcel setback of 22.2, in lieu of the 30 ft requirement.
3. Article V, Table V-1 to allow east side front porch (size 6' 8") to be placed 17 feet from property line and front side of house to 24 feet from property line in lieu of the 30-foot requirement.
4. Article VII, Section 21-71.02 to allow for the expansion of a demolished non-conforming structure, thereby, encroaching further into the non-conformity.
5. Article VII, Section 21-71.04 (c) to allow for non-conforming site dimensions and requirements.
6. Article VII, Section 21-71.04 (g) to allow for the reconstruction of the structure after it has been demolished and removed from the parcel.

PARCEL ID:
7451-02-04-0050

AREA:
0.20 acres

CURRENT LAND USE:
Single-Family Residence

FLUM DESIGNATION:
Low Density Residential

ZONING DISTRICT:
R-3, Single-Family Residential

VOTING DISTRICT:
District One - Council Person Charlotte Gillis
Discussion:

Applicant is requesting a variance to demolish a previous grandfathered non-conforming structure, as well as, replace said structure with a modified setback to continue from the front east side of property to the west side of the current primary structure. This will enable the applicant to place a centered ...

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