CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance granting 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
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) considered this matter on June 2, 2021, and voted to recommend approval of the request (approved 6-0). Staff concurs.
On May 27, 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 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, Michael 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 front yard setback and the permitted obstructions in required yards to permit the proposed structure to encroach 2ft 2in, locating the front porch 17ft 10in from the front property line. The porch would be attached to the home and is required to be 20ft from the front property line.
If the 20ft setback were enforced, Mr. Moyer has detailed that the space would no...
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