1632 Beach Avenue 16-ZVAR-281 PresentationRequest for a variance as permitted by Section 24-64, to increase the allowable projection of open porches into the rear yard from 48 inches as required by Section 24-83(b) to 6 feet
to allow an open porch at Ocean Grove Unit No 1 Part of Lot 89 Block 1 (aka 1632 Beach Avenue)
16-ZVAR-281
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Site Context and Detail
Residential General, Multi-family (RG-M) Zoning.
Commercial (CM) Future Land Use.
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Proposed Plan
Extend an existing porch into the rear yard to a point 14 feet from the rear property line.
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Need for a Variance
Section 24-83(b) allows for open porches, including eaves and other elements, to project 48 inches or 4 feet into the rear yard.
The minimum rear yard in the RG-M zoning district is 20 feet.
This effectively allows a 16 foot rear yard for open porches.
The proposed porch is as close as 14 feet from the rear property line.
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Analysis and Concerns
Angle of rear yard causes a triangular area to be within the rear yard setback.
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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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