617 Atlantic Boulevard 16-ZVAR-145 Presentation CDBRequest for a variance as permitted by Section 24-64, to reduce side yard setbacks from a combined 15 feet with a minimum of 5 feet on either side as required by Section 24-111(f)(3)
to 0 feet on each side to allow the enclosure of an existing open porch at Saltair Section 1 Lots 765 to 766 (aka 617 Atlantic Boulevard)
16-ZVAR-145
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Site Context and Detail
Commercial General Zoning.
CM (Commercial) Future Land Use.
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Proposed Plan
Enclose the existing open front porch and remodel the façade.
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Proposed Plan
Enclose the existing open front porch and remodel the façade.
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Need for a Variance
Section 24-111(f)(3) requires a combined 15 feet of side yard with a minimum of 5 feet on one side.
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Analysis and Concerns
Building was constructed in 1978 with 4” setbacks shown on the Site Plan.
Property to the west is owned by the applicant.
Property to the east is a Veterinary Clinic built in 2009.
Single story building with high fixed windows on the western wall.
Improvements in excess of 25% of the building’s value require landscaping to be brought up to code.
Proposed façade height exceeds the current façade height within the setbacks.
May want to consider a condition if approved that limits the construction to the plans presented as part of the application.
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Code Interpretation
Section 24-171(c)(1) states, “Roofs, which give the appearance of a flat roof from any street side of the building, are prohibited. Roofs may be gabled, hipped, mansard or other wise
designed so as to avoid the appearance of a flat roof from the adjoining street.”
Is this being met?
May consider a condition to require a defined change if necessary.
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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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