398 Sherry Drive 16-ZVAR-105 PresentationRequest 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 9 feet 4 inches at Saltair Section 3 Lot 362
(aka 398 Sherry Drive)
16-ZVAR-105
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Site Context and Detail
RS-2 Zoning.
RL (Residential Low) Future Land Use.
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Proposed Plan
Build a new single family home 9 feet 4 inches from the western property line.
2537 square feet.
1 Story, solid roof porch comprising a majority of the encroachment.
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Need for a Variance
Section 24-106(e)(2) requires a 20 foot rear yard setback.
Analysis and
Concerns
Attempting to save a 42” Oak.
Site plan may change.
97’ x 59’ lot.
72’ front, 46’ rear.
Normal 100’ x 50’ lot.
36’ wide at rear setback.
Normal 35’ wide at rear setback.
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Analysis and Concerns
2 story portion massed at front of home.
1 story height at rear.
Detached structures.
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Analysis and Concerns
Replacing an existing nonconforming 1 story house.
2.9 feet from side property line.
4.9 feet from rear property line.
Also removing nonconforming shed.
Conditions
Limit height to 1 story within 20 feet of rear property line.
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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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