225 Sherry Drive 17-ZVAR-309 Presentation CDBRequest for a variance as permitted by Section 24-64, to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 feet as required by Section 24-106(e)(2) to 19 feet to allow an addition at Milbert Homes
S/D Lot 5 (aka 225 Sherry Drive)
17-ZVAR-309
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Site Context and Detail
Residential Single-family (RS-2) Zoning.
Residential Low (RL) Future Land Use.
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Proposed Plan
Construct a 197 sq. ft. addition to an existing 1 story single family home 19 feet from the north property line.
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Need for a Variance
Section 24-106(e)(2) requires a 20 foot rear yard setback.
Section 24-17 “lot, corner”- narrowest side adjoining street is the front yard.
76 feet on 2nd Street
100 feet on Sherry Dr.
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Analysis and Concerns
Original home was built 19 feet from the northern property line.
There have been multiple additions/renovations over the years.
Original home was built in 1950.
Pool is nonconforming.
Fence around at south end of lot is nonconforming.
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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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