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ZV(R) 2021-26, Juan C. Hincapie, 11031 NW 18 Place
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Juan Carlos Hincapie, owner, has submitted variance request #ZV(R) 2021-26 to allow a 48% total front lot coverage for an existing driveway for a Typical Lot property instead of the allowed 35% total front lot coverage.
There is no required Homeowner’s Association in this Neighborhood. Mr. Hincapie has provided letters of support from his neighbors.
This driveway was installed without a permit and is currently under Code Compliance Correction No. - #129561.
At the October 7, 2021 Meeting there were only three Board Members present to have the minimum number of members for a quorum. After Items ZV(R) 2021-23 & 24 were heard by the Board, a member of the Board became ill and had to leave. With no quorum (only two members left) no actions could be taken by the Board and the remaining items, including this request, had to be re-noticed and re-advertised for this meeting.
VARIANCE REQUEST DETAILS:
ZV(R) 2021-26 allow a 48% total front lot coverage for Typical Lot properties instead of the required 35% total front lot coverage with existing driveway.
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 follow Section 1...
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