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DEPARTMENT REPORT
NOVEMBER 24,2014
2-3.(V)Willow Woods Subdivision
The applicant seeks the following variances for a new subdivision:
Docket No. 14100006 V ZO CH 9.04.03.F: 35%Max Lot Coverage,45% requested.
Docket No. 14100007 V ZO CH 9.04.03.A: 30 ft.Min Front Yard Setback, 18 ft requested.
The site is located east of McPherson Street between 106t and 105t Street and is zoned R-3/Residential within the
Homeplace District Overlay. Filed by David B Klain of DB Klain Construction,LLC.
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new subdivision made up of 6 lots with two-family
dwellings on each lot. The site is located east of
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College Avenue between 106th and 105th Street,
and is surrounded by residential properties. Please
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F will still meet the required rear and side yard
setbacks, and 45%lot coverage should not have a
negative effect on surrounding properties. One item that is sometimes a concern when increased lot coverage is proposed
is drainage. This shouldn't be an issue with this subdivision though,because it is a new development and appropriate
drainage can be accommodated from the beginning of the planning stages.
The second variance is for a front yard setback of 18 feet instead of 30 feet. This variance is necessitated due to the
narrow width of the land to be developed and the new road that is being platted. Not all of the homes are proposed to be
built at the 18 feet,however,and the homes will end up being about 28 feet from the actual street pavement. 18 feet
allows enough room for a typical vehicle to be parked in the drive-way without encroaching into the right-of-way. The
Department is in support of the requested variances,and anticipates this development will fit in well with the
surrounding area.
Petitioner's Findings of Fact:
Please refer to the petitioner's information packet for their Findings of Fact.
Recommendation:
The Dept. of Community Services recommends favorable consideration of Docket Nos. 14100006-07 V.
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