331 Ahern Street 15-ZVAR-1036 PresentationRequest for a variance as permitted by Section 24-64 for a reduction in side yard setback from 15 feet as required by Section 24-108(e)(3)(c) to 7.5 feet on the east side at Atlantic
Beach Subdivision “A” west half of Lot 10, Lot 12 Block 2 (aka 331 Ahern St).
15-ZVAR-1036
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Site Context and Detail
RG-M (Residential General-Multi-Family) Zoning.
RM (Residential Medium) Future Land Use.
75 Foot by 130 Foot Lot.
Vacant Lot
Easement Along West Side Contains Driveway, Fence and Lift Station Related to Neighboring Condos.
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Proposed Plan
Construct a 3 unit townhouse style development.
The developable area is reduced due the easement along the west side of the property.
Want to build with a 7.5 foot side yard on the east side.
Will meet Old Atlantic Beach Design Standards.
20’
20’
7.5’
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Need for a Variance
Section 24-108(e)(3)(c);
Side Yard:
Multi-family dwellings: 15 feet each side.
Analysis and Concerns
The easement existed when the property was purchased.
Decreased separation from the neighbor to the east, especially when a 3 story structure is planned.
Tree mitigation caused by tree removal along the east side of the property.
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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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