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ZV(R) 2021 - 15, Aleida Marin, 8500 Taft Street
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Aleida Marin, owner, has submitted variance request ZV(R) 2021-15 to allow 44% front lot coverage for a proposed driveway and walkway on a Typical Residential Lot.
There is no Homeowner’s Association associated with this property.
VARIANCE REQUEST DETAILS:
ZV(R) 2021-15 to allow 44% front lot coverage on a Typical Lot instead of the required 35% total front lot coverage for a proposed driveway and walkway.
Code Reference: Table 155.620 Accessory Building and Structures.
Driveway, Typical Lot:
35% front lot coverage
VARIANCE DETERMINATION:
The Board of Adjustment shall not grant any single-family residential variances, permits, or make any decision, finding, and determination unless it first determines that:
Its decision and action taken is in harmony with the general purposes of the zoning ordinances of the city and is not contrary to the public interest, health, or welfare, taking into account the character and use of adjoining buildings and those in the vicinity, the number of persons residing or working in the buildings, and traffic conditions in the vicinity.
In the granting of single-family residential variances, the Board shall determine that the single-family residential variance granted is the minimum variance that will accomplish the intended purpose in accordance with above and:
A) That there are special circumstances or conditions applying to the land or building for which the variance is sought, which circumstances are peculiar to the land or building and do not apply generally to land or buildings in the neighborhood, and that the strict application of the provisions of the zoning ordinances would result in an unnecessary hardship and deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of the land or building; or
B) That any alleged hardship is not self-created by any person having an i...
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