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ZV(R) 2023-0058 & 0059, Ricardo Nova, 1101 NW 79 Way
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Ricardo Nova, owner, submitted two residential zoning variance requests for an existing driveway and a 22.0’ x 10.05’ patio at the single-family residence located at 1101 NW 79 Way in the Boulevard Heights neighborhood, which is zoned R-1C (Residential Single-Family).
On November, 2021, the City’s Code Compliance Division initiated Code Compliance procedures (Case No. 68396) for work performed without building permits.
In December 13, 2021, the property owner submitted a building permit application (BUL-263484) to legalize the completed work. The permit application and documents revealed that the existing driveway and patio exceed the limitations of the City’s Land Development Code (LDC); therefore, the applicant is requesting the following:
· ZV(R) 2023-0058 is to allow 55% front lot coverage (total) instead of the allowed 35% front lot coverage (total) for an existing driveway in a typical lot.
· ZV(R) 2023-0059 is to allow four feet, 10 inches (4’ - 10”) side setback instead of the required five feet (5’) side setback along a portion of the northern property line for an existing driveway and patio in a typical lot.
Per staff findings of city records, a building permit (No. 42311442) was issued in the year 2003 for the driveway and 22.0’ x 10.05’ patio for the property; however, the approved permit included five feet (5’) side setback (northern property line). The existing driveway and patio did not match and there is no building permit for the detected alteration. Hence, the provisions of the City’s LDC are applicable (City Code 155.627).
The applicant is aware that Board consideration of residential variance requests does not preclude the property owner from obtaining all necessary development related approvals or permits.
The property is not located within a homeowner’s association.
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