PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Conduct the public hearing to consider a variance to the front yard setback and the permitted obstructions in required yards in order to construct a front porch at 24 South Columbia Street - PZC #21-1-059
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Kathleen Russell, Community Planner
ENTITLEMENTS REQUESTED:
A variance to Section 6-6C-7:1 (R2 Yard Requirements) and Section 6-2-3:3.2 (Permitted Obstructions In Required Yards) has been requested to:
* Permit a porch to encroach into the front yard setback by 2ft 2in, which would allow the structure to be 17ft 10in from the western property line at 24 South Columbia Street.
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
Official notice for the public hearing for PZC #21-1-059 was published in the Daily Herald on May 17, 2021. On May 27th, 2021, the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) approved Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) 21-1720, which permitted changes to the primary fa?ade including a front porch and addition (vote: 7 in favor; 0 opposed). The HPC also recommended approval of the variance to front yard setback and permitted obstructions in required yards (vote: 7 in favor; 0 opposed). There was no public testimony during the meeting. The HPC noted that the proposal is a great example of an improvement that will meet the needs of the residents while maintaining the character of the structure.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located at 24 South Columbia Street, and consists of an approximately 7,500 square foot parcel. The property is improved with a residence and detached garage, and is zoned R2 (Single-Family and Low Density Multiple Family Residence District).
DISCUSSION:
The Petitioner and Property Owner, Mike Moyer, as authorized by the additional property owner, Sarah Lucibello, is seeking to construct a front porch as illustrated on the site plan. The Petitioner is requesting approval of a variance to the R2 fro...
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