720 Aquatic Drive ZVAR17-0005 PresentationRequest for a variance as permitted by Section 24-64, for relief from the Section 24-88(b) requirement for adjoining townhouse dwelling units to be constructed of substantially the same
architectural style, colors, and materials and for relief from the Section 24-88(c) requirement for adjoining townhouse dwelling units to be constructed at substantially the same time
or in a continuous sequence to allow the addition of an open porch in the rear at Aquatic Gardens, Lot 17-D (aka 720 Aquatic Drive).
ZVAR17-0005
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Site Context and Detail
Aquatic Gardens Neighborhood
Residential, General, Multi-Family (RG-M) Zoning.
Residential High (RH) Density Future Land Use.
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Proposed Plan:
Construct an open porch over existing concrete pavers in the rear of the townhouse.
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Need for a Variance
Section 24-88 (b):
“Adjoining two-family or townhouse dwellings units shall be constructed of substantially the same architectural style, colors and materials”
New aluminum composite roof would result in differing materials, architectural style
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Need for a Variance
Section 24-88(c):
“Adjoining two-family or townhouse dwellings units shall be constructed at substantially the same time or in a continuous sequence unless an existing structure is being renovated within
the same building footprint.”
Construction of rear porch is considered an addition and expansion of existing building footprint
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Analysis and Concerns
Townhouse design and construction standards
Expansion of existing building footprint
Porch would be constructed over existing concrete pavers
Meets setback requirements for RG-M zoning district
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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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