1175 Atlantic Boulevard 16-ZVAR-193 PresentationRequest for a variance as permitted by Section 24-64, to increase the maximum fence height in the front yard from 4 feet as required by Section 24-157(b)(1) to 6 feet at Blocks 11, 12
and 13 of Section “H” (aka 1175 Atlantic Boulevard)
16-ZVAR-193
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Site Context and Detail
Commercial General (CG) Zoning.
CM (Commercial) Future Land Use.
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Proposed Plan
Construct a 6 foot wood fence on the property along 1st Street
EXISTING
PROPOSED 6 FOOT
PROPOSED 4 FOOT
FRONT YARD
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Need for a Variance
Section 24-157(b)(1) states, “within required front yards, the maximum height of any fence shall be four (4) feet…”
Relevant Regulations
Section 24-84 covers double frontage lots and states, “the required front yard shall be provided on each street…”
Section 24-17 yard, front; “the required yard extending across the full width of the lot, extending from the lot line to the front building setback line as established by the zoning
district designation.”
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Analysis and Concerns
Building was constructed in 1978 with 4” setbacks shown on the Site Plan.
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Analysis and Concerns
Building was constructed in 1978 with 4” setbacks shown on the Site Plan.
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Grounds for Decision
APPROVAL- existence of one or more of the following
DENIAL- adverse impact on one or more of the following
Exceptional topographic conditions of or near the property.
Surrounding conditions or circumstances impacting the property disparately from nearby properties.
Exceptional circumstances preventing the reasonable use of the property as compared to other properties in the area.
Onerous effect of regulations enacted after platting or after development of the property or after construction of improvement upon the property.
Irregular shape of the property warranting special consideration.
Substandard size of a lot of record warranting a variance in order to provide for the reasonable use of the property.
Light and air to adjacent properties.
Congestion of streets.
Public safety, including risk of fire, flood, crime or other threats to public safety.
Established property values.
The aesthetic environment of the community.
The natural environment of the community, including Environmentally Sensitive Areas, wildlife habitat, protected trees or other significant environmental resources.
The general health, welfare or beauty of the community.
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