ITEM DESCRIPTION:
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VA-2323: Request to allow several variances from Article 3, Section 21-36.02 and Article V, Section 21-50.02 for the property located at 1531 Umbrella Tree Drive.
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OWNER:
Paul Shephard
REQUESTED ACTION:
1. To allow an accessory structure to be located in the front yard of the property in lieu of the requirement to not allow an accessory structure to be located in any front yard in any zoning district according to Article III, Section 21-36.02(g).
2. To allow a six (6) foot tall fence to be located in the front yard in lieu of the requirement that only allows for a four (4) foot fence to be located in the front yard according to Article III, Section 21-36.02(d).
3. To allow an accessory structure, (shed) less than 200 square feet to be located in the front yard encroaching on the front setback by twenty (20) feet in lieu of the requirements of Article III, Section 21-36.02(h) and Article V, Section 21-50.02, Table V-1 within the R-2 zoning designation.
LOT SIZE:
80 feet in width by 125 feet in depth = 10,000 square feet
PROPOSED USE:
Shed
CURRENT LAND USE:
Single-Family Home on Corner Lot
FLUM DESIGNATION:
Low Density Residential
ZONING DISTRICT:
R-2
VOTING DISTRICT:
District 1, Councilwoman Charlotte Gillis
SURROUNDING AREA:
Current Land Use
FLUM Designation
Zoning District
North
Single-Family
Low Density Residential
R-2
East
Single-Family
Low Density Residential
R-2
South
Single-Family
Low Density Residential
R-2
West
Single-Family
Low Density Residential
R-2
Explanation of hardship by applicant: Install shed and fence in front yard on a corner lot. Corner lot has two front setbacks and structures are not allowed in front yard.
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 Com...
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