134 Pine Street ZVAR17-0011 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 to replace the siding at the south 25 feet of Lot 670, Saltair Section Number 3 (aka 134 Pine Street).
ZVAR17-0011
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Site Context and Detail
Southern unit of two-unit townhouse built in 1986
Residential, Single-Family (RS-2) Zoning.
Residential Medium (RM) Density Future Land Use.
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Proposed Plan
Replace the existing T1-11 siding with hardie board lap siding on the one side of a two-unit townhouse.
Will paint new siding the same color as existing siding.
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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 siding would result in differing materials and architectural style as neighboring unit.
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Analysis and Concerns
Townhouse design and construction standards
Aesthetics
Applicant proposes to paint new siding the same color as the existing
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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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