HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit C Setback Variations.125 W Main St
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Exhibit C
Setback Variation Criteria
Staff Findings
26.415.110.C: Variations:
Dimensional variations are allowed for projects involving designated properties to create development
that is more consistent with the character of the historic property or district than what would be required
by the underlying zoning's dimensional standards.
1. The HPC may grant variations of the Land Use Code for designated properties to allow:
a) Development in the side, rear and front setbacks;
b) Development that does not meet the minimum distance requirements between buildings;
c) Up to five percent (5%) additional site coverage;
d) Less public amenity than required for the on-site relocation of commercial historic properties.
2. In granting a variation, the HPC must make a finding that such a variation:
a) Is similar to the pattern, features and character of the historic property or district; and/or
b) Enhances or mitigates an adverse impact to the historic significance or architectural
character of the historic property, an adjoining designated historic property or historic
district.
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STAFF RESPONSE: The historic home on this site is 0.7’ from the west property line. This is its original
condition. On the east, the home is 3’ from the property line, a circumstance that was created as a result
of a lot split in 2013.
The house is not being moved, however the new basement may sit in setbacks therefore staff
recommends the granting of variations to allow the basement to be 0.7’ from the west property line and
3’ from the east property line. In addition, a new lightwell on the east side of the house could be exempt
from setbacks, but the architect proposes to make it slightly larger than the exempted size in order to
match the width of a historic bay window above it. Staff recommends a setback variation for the design
as proposed.