TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Zoning Commission
FROM: Alannah Ward - Planner I
DATE: May 8, 2025
RE:
Title
A25-17: A variance request to reduce required setbacks at 1012 Albert St (0438604254000), owned by Julius D. Robinson...end
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
District 2 - Malik Davis
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal 2: A Responsive City Government Driving Economic Diversity and Sustainability
? Objective 2.1: Expand and diversify the City's tax base to promote long-term fiscal resilience and economic stability.
Goal 4: A Thriving, Livable Community
? Objective 4.5: Support the development of vibrant, well-connected neighborhoods that enrich the quality of life for all residents.
Executive Summary:
The applicant is requesting a variance from the Unified Development Ordinance to reduce the required corner side and side yard setbacks - from 25 feet and 10 feet, respectively - to 7.4 feet for each setback, in order to utilize the small parcel for residential construction.
Per Section 30.2.C.14, variances are intended to provide relief from dimensional standards in cases where exceptional conditions - beyond the landowner's control - create a unique hardship under the strict application of the Ordinance. Variances do not authorize changes to permitted uses or modify conditions of approval, and they are to be granted only under limited and specific circumstances.
Background:
Owner: Sanjay Khazanchi
Applicant: Michael Adams
Requested Action: Reduce setbacks to allow construction on narrow parcel.
Zoning District: MR-5 (Mixed-Use Residential 5 District)
Property Address: 1012 Albert St
Size: 0.11 acres ?
Existing Land Use: Vacant
Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses:
o North - Public Right-of-Way and MR-5 (Vacant Land)
o South - MR-5 (Single Family Houses)
o East - MR-5 (Vacant)
o West - Public Right-of-Way and MR-5 (Single Family House)
Issues/Analysis:
The request is for a variance from the minimum se...
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