BOAMin08-28-02CITY OF LONG WOOD
BOARD OFADJUSTMENTS
August 38, 20~ Miaates
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ATTF,NDANCE:
60ARU: STAFF:
Edward Eagan-Chairperson F.ley Sargem-Plannin6 Division Managec
1_Russell Hammond Ueverly Majors-Planning Secretary
Sam Sriverson
AUSENT:
Garry Revels- Vlce Chnicperson
Edward Strain
t. CALL TO ORDF,R
Mr. Fagan called Ne meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. Present were Mr. Fagan, Mr. Sriverson
and Russell Hammond.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mr. Sargent was asked to lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OFJuly 2d,2003:
Mr-Hammond madeamoriors to -Arovz the Minutes Jthe Meeting fJuly 2a. 2002 as
prerw*red hh- Srlvaiarotr seconded the nrotion The n+orion tvaa unanimourty apprm~ed (3-0).
J. PL'RLIC HEARING:
A. VAR 05-02 S[reet-sidesctback
507 E.Orange Avenue
Vroperty lD: 3220.30.512-OK00-0240
Applicant: Lic, O'Neill. Nellridge Homes
Mr. Sargent premnt proof of publication end presented the staff cepon.
Staff Report:
Looatiom Tax Parcel ID.: 32-243 4 5 1 2-0KOOi240, Netllydge Homes Inc.
The Otmer Elizabeth O'Neill. ofNeilridge Homes_ Inc., is requesunga variance to
Chapter 25. Longwood Development Code. Article 111, Section 3.2.0 Slre Design
Standards, Tablel.2l_ identifying setback requirtmente Por the Low Density
Residendal (LDR) t.and Use designation. to reduce the scree -s'dc setback along the
Gedo S¢met right-of--way from hventy-five feet (25') to fifteen feet p5).
Since v variance is aquasi-judicial decision, the applicant has the buNeo of proof to
provide evidence (facto) that end rcemeot o[the Codeprovisione in Wsspeeifie situation
should bechanged. The Ciry Code peovisions are assumed to bea valid representation of
public policy and were adopted forthe beneftofthe publichevlth,safery and welfare. In
each case, the BOA will deterznicethe relative imporlanee ofeach o[thecrlteria f and in
Chapvr 25, Arlinle IX_ Section 9.2.0, of the City Cade, es shown below:
Beckeraund/ Owners' Statement
Neillridge homes, Inc. has purchased this property so that they may build asingle-family
(tome.
h is mt pmetical to put a house on the properly with [he torten! side yard set back of25
feet from the properly line on Credo Street This would only allow ao 18' wide house.
which ix unreasonable. With the variance 1 am requesting it allows the honse to be28'.
which is reasonable, with n side yard of I5'. The sq. H. ofthe proposed haute is approx
1428. This is less than 25 0 ofthetotal property sq. ft. oC]500. The maximum allowed is
42%.
Thev requert is not based onadea to reduce any co sofdevelopment. This lot
has bee alot ofrword si ce1981 and no ne has bullto t. LOt 23. whichieadjacentto
my lot has been built since 1972. Whhou~the vaziavice loam unablemuse the lot to build
a house, and it will remain an unattended wovnt lot.
The proposed va is Por a three bedroom Dingle family home and will no
substantially in ongest on on surzounding public streets, the danger of f re, or be
kuardoue w lbe pubfic.
The proposed vanance will increase property values in thearea by allowine We edditioo
ofan modem eingle family home. Thear ~ ended va antloe Withou
the the lot either oNy be used fora small
menufacteved/mobile home (which is not allowed in this area).
The elfeet oPtho proposed vmiavice is in hwmony with the surzounding arev. From the
way other houses look in the surrounding area, the required side yard setback of25' and
front yard setback of 25' are not met. See attached map.
A-i5'/ Pasadena ~ I S' side yard to property Tine on Credo Street
d -601 Georgia- I S' side yard to property line on Credo Street
C--6011 Seminole - 2(1' finnt setback to property line on Credo Street
D-601 Semimle ~ 12'sitle yard w property line on Credo Street
Staff Analysis
Comprehensive Plan Consisency:
Thcsubjcct site is designvted Law Density liesidential (L,DR) on the Futnre Isnd Use
Aypa. The use oFMe sobjea.site is ooosistent with Ciry codes and policies.
1. Thnrc arepraetinal and cnooomic difficulties in cerryLguut thestriat
!error of the rngulatioo.
~n,e lot.a a rnr mot wiae Homer mt, wan me.,7anaara aeroaeka
omhng zr mere woma remain only I s' w;ae r r a novae m be bnfls.
Making the house a very rwrzow home.
This is a prattical request end it would be an economic difiwlry in
carrying out the strict lever ofine code.
2. The Variance request is not based exclusively upon adesire to reduce
the cost o[ aevcloproevt of the sire.
The sweture is designed a Provide end meet the baei< needs of the
property owner, eoJ it wlll m tall impervious surface avd other
dimensional ontena ofine City Code
The granting of me variance is not based ono desire to reduce the coat of
developmcm.
3. 'fhe proposed Varianeewill notsubstantially increase congestion on
unding public streets, the Jangero[fire, or olherhaurds to lbc
~umue.
The single-family residential unit will not adversely affect wngestion or
unite additional hazarde m the public.
+. The proposuJ va will not subslantiaity diminish property
value m, nor alter lhecesseottal charter of the area surrounding the
The granting of this v e should not have negati a affect on the
property values on or near this site.
s. me erreet ar me propoaca vadanc<ia m Harmony wnn [ne general
t of this code anJ the specific intent of the relevant snbjeel
area(s) of the code.
The proposed vananee ~s in Harmony with the general intent of the Ci~v
Code.
Remmmeodation
The Planning Division recommends that the Board of Adjustment approve VAR 05-
02, roreduce the street-side setback along Credo Street right-of--way from 25 feet to 15
feet for the wnstruction of a singlafamily home.
Applicants were present. The Board diJ not have any questions regarding the variance
request and Mr. Fagav asked for a motion.
Mr. H mood made a motion to acrepr the vartanre reguer, YAR OS-02 ru
> mended by Stag, Mr. Srivrisan.recanded the morlor~ The marlon war
unantmaevly passed (J-0).
5. OLD RU3INE35:
There was vo OId Business.
b. NEW BUSINESS:
I here wos no New Business.
T. DISCUSSION AND SCHEDULE FOR FUTURR AGENDA ITEMS:
Next regular meeting is uheduled for September 25, 2002. So f there have nor been any
vaerance reque rs submitted. entl If there s no e, there will oor be e September me ring.
8. PURLIC C(1MMENT:
TTere was na Public Coinmenr.
9. ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Hammond made a nrorion/or adJorannren~ M~. Srlversarr seronded rlre morlori The
matmx xas unammoutiy approved (3-0).