CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance granting a variance to the maximum height and number of stories in order to construct a duplex at the subject property located at 125 N. Huffman Street, Naperville - PZC 19-1-043
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Erin Venard
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this matter on June 5, 2019 and voted to recommend approval of the request (approved, 5-2). Staff concurs.
BACKGROUND:
Located on the west side of Huffman, north of School Street, the subject property has a common address of 125 N. Huffman Street. The 7,500 square foot property is zoned R2 (Single-Family and Low Density Multiple-Family Residence District) and is improved with a single-family residence and associated detached garage.
The petitioner, Steve Carr Builders and Developers, LLC, requests to demolish the existing residence and garage in order to construct a duplex on the property. The proposed duplex will require variances to exceed the height and story requirements in the R2 District.
DISCUSSION:
Section 6-6C-8:1 (R2 District: Height Limitations and Bulk Regulations) of the Municipal Code states that the maximum height for duplexes in R2 shall be 21/2 stories, not to exceed 35'. The proposed duplex is 4 stories and 39'1" in height. The petitioner requests the following variances: (1) to permit the 4 story duplex to exceed the 21/2 story maximum by 11/2 stories; and 2) to permit the 39'1" tall duplex to exceed the 35' height maximum by 4'1". The proposed duplex will comply with all other R2 bulk regulations.
Per Section 6-2-4 (Building Height and Bulk) building height is measured from a datum point, which is established by the average of the 2 grades along each side lot line where the front yard line meets the side lot lines, to the highest point of the roof surface or parapet. The proposed duplex is 39'1" as measured from the datum poin...
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