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VA-1922 - Frederick Peyton, requesting a variance from the Land Development Code for property located at 405 Erskine Drive.
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OWNER: Frederick and Ouafa Peyton
REQUESTED ACTION: Variance approval to allow a single family residence to be constructed 24.51-feet from the side-corner property line in lieu of the required 30-feet, per Section 21-50.02.
LOCATION: 405 Erskine Drive
AREA: .15? acres
PROPOSED USE: Single Family Residence
CURRENT LAND USE: Vacant
FLUM DESIGNATION: Low Density Residential
ZONING DISTRICT: R-3 (Single Family Residential)
VOTING DISTRICT: 1
SURROUNDING AREA:
Current Land Use
FLUM Designation
Zoning District
North
Single Family Residence
Low Density Residential
R-3 (Single Family Residential)
East
Single Family Residence
Low Density Residential
R-3 (Single Family Residential)
South
Single Family Residence
Low Density Residential
R-3 (Single Family Residential)
West
Single Family Residence
Commercial
R-3 (Single Family Residential)
Background: the applicant is proposing to construct a single family residence on the subject property. The subject property is constricted by its configuration and location on two-streets, therefore requiring two (2) front setbacks of 30-feet adjacent to each street.
Land Use Compatibility: The property is located in a residential neighborhood; therefore the construction of a single family residence is compatible.
Adequate Public Facilities: The property has access via Erskine Drive and Naranga Drive; city water and wastewater is available.
Comprehensive Plan Consistency: The subject parcel is located in an existing residential neighborhood; development of the site would be considered infill development. Therefore the proposed single family residence is consistent with Policy 1.4.3 of the Future Land Use Element states "If necessary, the City may reduce limitations on infill and redevelopment activities consistent with the land uses and densities indicated in t...
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