HomeMy WebLinkAboutVA200200025 Review Comments 2002-10-01 STAFF PERSON: Jan Sprinkle
PUBLIC HEARING: October 1, 2002
STAFF REPORT VA-2002-025
OWNER/APPLICANT: Paul and Mary Susan Lamb
TAX MAP/PARCEL: 32A / Section 3-B / Parcel 17
ZONING: RA, Rural Areas
ACREAGE: approximately 0.5 acres
LOCATION: 3157 Proffit Road is on the north side of Rt. 649
approximately 200 feet east of its intersection with
Springfield Road
TECHNICAL REQUEST AND EXPLANATION: The applicants request relief from
Section 10.4, Area and Bulk Regulations, which requires a side yard setback of 25 feet.
A variance of 18 feet is requested to allow an addition to an existing dwelling. The
addition will consist of: 1) adding a laundry room; 2) adding a master bedroom,
bathroom, and closets; and, 3) expanding a single carport into a double garage.
RELEVANT HISTORY: None
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFYING CONDITIONS: This property was
acquired in good faith by the Lambs in 1987. The parcel is the same size and shape
now that it was in 1980 when the Zoning Ordinance was adopted. At only 0.5 acres,
this is a small parcel when compared to the two-acre minimum in the RA district.
However, this is not an exceptionally small size nor are there any shape restrictions or
topographic features that unreasonably restrict the use of this parcel. It is the physical
development of the parcel and the specific desires of the owners that cause the need
for the variance request. The property is improved with a single family dwelling
(including a single-carport and an accessory shed) which has been used residentially
for many years and can continue to do so in the future. This shows that reasonable use
of the property is already enjoyed.
The Lambs were issued a building permit on August 23, 2002 to construct a swimming
pool in the rear yard. It is possible that there is not enough linear space on this lot for
both the addition and the pool. Without the pool, there would be plenty of space to the
rear of the existing structure to make an addition. However, with some creative
thinking, they may be able to have both. A pool does not have to meet the 25-foot
primary structure side setback, only a 6-foot accessory structure setback. So there
could be space on the lot for an addition to the rear of the house and the pool off to the
side. The nonconforming regulations for this situation would also allow a second story
to be added to the structure. The controlling language states:
6.3.A.4 Detached single family dwelling where nonconformity is its
noncompliance with setback. The detached single family dwelling is a
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nonconforming structure because it does not comply with any setback
requirements of the zoning regulations applicable to the district in which the
structure is located, and the zoning district in which the dwelling is located
authorizes detached single family dwellings as a permitted use; provided that the
proposed enlargement or extension is: (i) no closer to a public street or private
road right-of-way than the existing nonconforming dwelling; (ii) a minimum of
twenty-five (25) feet from the right-of-way; (iii) a minimum of six (6) feet from a
side or rear property line; and (iv) no closer to any other the property line than the
existing dwelling.
A 1987 physical survey indicates that they are already enjoying an additional 2 feet
(setback encroachment) on the front of the property and an extra 6 feet on the side. So,
within this ordinance language, the Lambs could make an addition provided it was no
closer to either the front property line (73 feet) or to the side property line (19 feet). A
second story could easily meet those parameters without using additional land area.
There is no demonstrable hardship in this case; there appear to be other avenues by
which the applicants may be able to have both an addition and a pool, or one or the
other. Even if they cannot have both the additional living space and the pool, it is staff's
opinion that they already enjoy reasonable use of the land. Therefore, granting a
variance would be a special privilege and convenience for the applicants.
The general character of this area along the north side of Proffit Road still appears rural
in nature. There are stretches of natural, wild vegetation and animal habitat mixed in
with sections of small homes. With the northern boundary of the Hollymead Community
development area directly across the road, there have been and will continue to be a lot
of changes and urban-style development on the south side of the road. This is reflected
in the County's Comprehensive Plan.
APPLICANT'S JUSTIFICATION AND STAFF COMMENT: A review of the variance
criteria provided by the applicant and comments by staff follows:
Hardship
The applicant comments that the variance is necessary:
• There is no other reasonable place for an addition on this house. The lot size is only
0.5 acres. The 75-foot setback on the front and the septic system in the rear and its
reserve on the right side occupy too much of the lot.
As stated in the discussion, staff cannot identify any hardship as described under the
Code of Virginia relating to granting a variance. Reasonable use of the property already
exists and therefore a variance is not warranted. Furthermore, staff is of the opinion
that there are alternatives available.
1. The applicant has not provided evidence that the strict application of the
ordinance would produce undue hardship.
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Uniqueness of Hardship
• The applicants supplied a plat noting two other properties 1000 feet that do not meet
the current setbacks. They also noted the existence of a portion of Forest Lakes
with its 10-foot side setbacks directly across Rt. 649 and commercial development
within one-quarter mile in either direction on Rt. 649.
Staff finds no hardship and therefore, there are no grounds for uniqueness of hardship.
[Staff notes that this area, on the north side of Rt. 649, is currently designated rural area
in the Comprehensive Plan, but may at some future time be added to the Hollymead
Community. If that were to occur, this property could be granted a more urban zoning
designation which would probably allow lesser setbacks.]
2. The applicant has not provided evidence that such hardship is not shared
generally by other properties in the same zoning district and the same
vicinity.
Impact on Character of the Area
• The applicants note that with the exception of three other lots (one of which is built
within 20 feet of the side), the remaining lots in the Springfield Subdivision are
substantially larger, as are the lots in the area within '/2 mile.
Staff finds that building so close to the side line will have a detrimental impact on the
adjoining property and change the character of the district. This is still a rural area and
building a primary structure to within seven feet of any property line will make the lot
appear crowded and not in keeping with the Rural Areas district.
3. The applicant has not provided evidence that the authorization of such
variance will not be of substantial detriment to adjacent property and that the
character of the district will not be changed by the granting of the variance.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Since none of the three criteria have been met, staff
recommends denial. Staff recommends that the Board recognize that the applicant has
other options, including location with respect to the proposed swimming pool.
Therefore, staff suggests that in the event the Board is inclined to approve this variance,
it is only done after the applicant analyze the options to avoid a variance, including
relocating or eliminating the proposed pool.
Should the Board find cause to approve, staff recommends the following condition:
This variance is for the addition described in this application only. Any other
additions or structures shall meet the regulations in effect at the time they are built.
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