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VA-2311: Request for a variance from the land development code to allow a 20 foot front setback in lieu of the required 25 foot setback for the MH-2 zoning district and a request for a variance to allow a maximum building coverage of 50 percent in lieu of the allowable 30 percent for the MH-2 zoning district for the property at 603 Starboard Avenue.
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Parcel ID#: 840101000720
Proposed use: Carport/Patio Cover
Description of request:
a. To allow a front yard setback of 20 feet in lieu of the required 25 foot setback as described within Article V, Table V-1, Site Dimensions, for the MH-2 zoning district.
b. To allow a maximum building coverage of 50 percent in lieu of the allowable maximum building coverage of 30 percent as described within Article V, Table V-1, Site Dimensions, for the MH-2 zoning district.
Explanation of hardship by applicant: Need carport and sidewalk covered for safety reasons.
According to 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&ZB 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 detriment to the public welfare or impair the purposes and intent of the Land Development Code.
1. Will granting th...
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