TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Zoning Commission
FROM: Demetrios Moutos - Planner I
DATE: August 13, 2024
RE:
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A24-35. Variance request for a 0.21-acre ? property in the SF-10 Zoning District, located at 0 McRae Drive (REID #: 0427432094000), owned by Thomas Michael Lecka.
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
5 - Lynne Greene
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Strategic Operating Plan FY 2022
Goals 2027
Goal 2: Responsive City Government Supporting a Diverse and Viable Economy
* Objective 4.5 - Ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods.
Executive Summary:
The applicant is requesting a variance to reduce the property's size, width, and setbacks from property lines. This means making the property smaller than zoning rules allow.
A variance is a special exception to zoning rules. It's granted only when unique property conditions create extreme hardship. The property owner must demonstrate hardship and that the variance won't harm the neighborhood. Variances don't change what can be built on the property, just its size and placement.
This property previously received a variance on March 12, 2024. However, due to survey errors, a new variance is needed. The property line will be adjusted, making the lot narrower, requiring a smaller minimum lot size. The proposed building's location is shown on the survey in relation to the requested setback changes.
Background:
Applicant: Michael Adams
Owner: Michael Lecka
Requested Action: Reduce minimum lot size requirement in SF-10
Zoning District: Single Family Residential 10 (SF-10)
Property Address: 0 McRae Drive (0427432094000)
Size: 0.21 acres ?
Existing Land Use: Vacant/Wooded
Surrounding Zoning and Land Uses
* North: SF-10 - Single Family Residence
* South: SF-6 - Single Family Residence
* East: SF-10 - Single Family Residence
* West: SF-6 - Single Family Residence
Postcards Mailed: 34
Issues/Analysis:
Property History and Request
The subject prope...
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