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VA-1919 - Michael Julian requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 105 Carlson Cove.
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OWNER: Michael Julian
REQUESTED ACTION: Variance approval to allow an exterior staircase to be located 6.66-feet from the side property line in lieu of the required 10-feet, per Section 21-50.02, Table V-1.
LOCATION: 105 Carlson Cove
AREA: 75’ x 130’
PROPOSED USE: Exterior staircase to second floor deck
CURRENT LAND USE: Single Family Residence
FLUM DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential
ZONING DISTRICT: R-1 (Single Family Residence)
VOTING DISTRICT: 1
SURROUNDING AREA:
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Current Land Use |
FLUM Designation |
Zoning District |
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North |
Wetlands |
Low Density Residential with Conservation Overlay |
R-1 (Single Family Residence) |
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East |
Single Family Residence |
Low Density Residential |
R-1 (Single Family Residence) |
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South |
Single Family Residence |
Low Density Residential |
R-1 (Single Family Residence) |
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West |
Single Family Residence |
Low Density Residential |
R-1 (Single Family Residence) |
Background: The subject property is developed with a 3,191 square-foot single family residence constructed in 2004. There is an existing second floor deck; the applicant is proposing to construct an exterior staircase to the deck, which would be located 6.66-feet from the side property line.
Adjacent property owners were notified of the request on August 2, 2019; staff has not received any objections. The adjacent property owner most impacted by the proposed staircase submitted a letter on July 11, 2019 indicating they have no objection to the request.
Land Use Compatibility: The proposed staircase will not negatively impact adjacent properties.
Adequate Public Facilities: N/A
Comprehensive Plan Consistency: N/A
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Motion to approve VA-1919.