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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZMA197600002 Request of Modification, Variance, Waiver 2014-09-10COUNTY OF ALBEMARLE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AGENDA TITLE: AGENDA DATE: ZMA197600002 Ednam — Special Exception to Authorize September 10, 2014 a Variation from the Application Plan ACTION: INFORMATION: SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Special exception to authorize a variation from the setback CONSENT AGENDA: requirements ACTION: X INFORMATION: STAFF CONTACT(S): Foley, Walker, Davis, Kamptner, Cilimberg, Benish, Newberry and Wright PRESENTER (S): N/A LEGAL REVIEW: Yes ATTACHMENTS: Yes REVIEWED BY: BACKGROUND: The Ednam property was rezoned from R-1 Residential ("R-1 ") to Residential Planned Neighborhood ("RPN") on June 2, 1976. Section D of the development contains 12 single-family attached dwelling units that lie on the western side of Worthington Drive and are adjacent to a set of office buildings in the Ednam Business District (Attachment A). The applicant purchased a dwelling on June 5, 2014 and is proposing to enclose an existing rear patio (Attachment B). The footprint of the existing patio would not change, however enclosing the area would encroach on the 50 foot building setback from the rear property line (Attachment C). STRATEGIC PLAN: Goal 5: Ensure the health and safety of the community. DISCUSSION: This variation allows for an already existing patio to be enclosed without encroaching into the rear setback. See Attachment D for staff analysis. Other property owners in Section D have also enclosed their rear porches in a substantially similar manner, but were able to do so without encroaching into the setback. Additionally, this proposal has the support of adjacent property owners (see Attachment E). BUDGET IMPACT: No budget impact will result from authorizing this special exception. RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the Board approve the Special Exception to vary the setback requirement in the approved rezoning application plan by allowing a 40 foot rear setback for Lot 3, Section D of Ednam. ATTACHMENTS: A. Area Map B. Photo of Existing Porch submitted with Building Permit (B201401372AR) C. Physical Survey submitted with Building Permit (B201401372AR) D. Staff Report E. Statements of Support from Adjacent Property Owners Return to consent agenda Return to regular agenda