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DEPARTMENT REPORT
February 23, 2004
7-8h. Bridlebourne Subdivision, Sec 3, Lot 60: Adams Residence
The applicant seeks the following development standards variances:
Docket No. 04010010 V §25.1.1.B.3.a.i(a) garage setback
Docket No. 04010010 V §25.1.1.B.1 garage height
Thc site is located at 10994 Sedgemoor Circle. The site is zoned S-l/Residence-
Very Low Intensity. Filed by Mike Mulryan, Sr. of the Schneider Corp.
General Information:
The petitioner requests a variance to set their proposed unattached garage 8 feet back
form the front line of the existing house, but it will be in line with the existing attached
garage. The ordinance states the setback of the garage must be 25 feet from the front
building line of the principal structures (house). The second variance request if for the
proposed garage height. The ordinance states that the maximum height o£ an accessory
building in the S-1 zone is 18 feet. The proposed garage height is 20.5 feet (measured
from the ground to the mid-puint of the roofline). The variance is requested in order to
build a garage that is the same height as the existing attached garage.
Background Information: No additional information.
Analysis:
The petitioner would like to create a unique space by lining the garage up with the
existing attached garage. The proposed setback and height will compliment the existing
architecture to create a pleasing layout on the property.
Findings of Fact: garage height
1.) The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health,
safety, morals, and general welfare of the community because: The greater
garage height will not be injurious to the community because this variance is for
2.5 feet. This variance will allow the proposed garage to be the same height as the
existing attached garage, allowing conformity ia height.
2.)
The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the
variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner because:
The use and value of the area adjacent to the property will not be affected in a
substantially adverse manner by allowing 2.5-ft variance for height. The
neighborhood is made up of large homes with architectural features that
compliment each other. The proposed garage will be made of the same materials
as the existing house.
3.)
The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property
will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because:
The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance may result in practical difficulties
in the use of the property due to fact that the garage will look out of scale with the
existing attached garage.
Findings of Fact: garage setback
1.) The approval of this variance will not be injurious to the public health,
safety, morals, and general welfare of the community because: The reduced rd
setback will not be injurious to the commtmity because thc garage will be placed
in a way that fits into the layout of the house on the property.
2.)
The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the
variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner because:
The use and value of the area adjacent to the property will not be affected in a
substantially adverse manner by allowing the reduced setback. The garage will be
aligned with the existing attached garage.
3.)
The strict application of the terms of the Zoning Ordinance to the property
will result in practical difficulties in the use of the property because:
The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance may result in practical difficulties
in the use of the property due to the fact that the garage will have to be set back
farther than the existing garage, making the resulting layout not look as pleasing.
Recommendation:
The department recommends positive consideration of Docket Nos. 04010010 V
and 04010011 V.
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