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ZV(R)2023-0084 & 0085, Marta De La Pezuela, 18652 NW 23 Street
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Marta De la Pezuela, owner, submitted two residential zoning variance requests to legalize an existing driveway and patio for the single-family residence located at 18652 NW 23 Street in Keystone Lake neighborhood. The property is part of the Big Sky Planned Unit Development (PUD) and follows PUD Zone SF-1 (single-family conventional lot) guidelines. The PUD does not address driveways, walkways, or patios; therefore, the provisions of the City’s Land Development Code (LDC) apply when PUD guidelines are silent.
On May 20, 2022, the City’s Code Compliance Division cited the property owner (Case No. 22050034) for work performed without permits.
In June 27, 2022, the owner submitted a building permit application (No. RX22-03944) to legalize the driveway and patio/walkway; however, the permit cannot be approved as the existing work exceeds the limitations of the City’s Land Development Code (LDC).
The owner is requesting:
· ZV(R) 2023-0084 is to allow a 38% front lot coverage (total) instead of the allowed 35% front lot coverage (total) in a typical single family residential lot for an existing driveway.
Per the survey, there are existing paved areas along the east and west side yards of the home’s structure, closer than the required five-foot (5’) setbacks. The applicant, via demolition permit (RO22-09445) is permanently removing gazebo, reducing the footprint of unpermitted driveway, and patio.
Nevertheless, the applicant would like to keep the existing three-foot wide walkway located on the side yard (west) and running parallel to the western property line. Specifically, the owner is requesting:
· ZV(R) 2023-0085 is to allow four feet (4’) side setback along a portion of the eastern property line instead of the required five feet (5’) side setback for an existing fifty-four feet by thr...
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