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Exhibit A.2
Setback Variations Criteria
Staff Findings
26.415.110.C: Variances:
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 variances 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 variance, the HPC must make a finding that such a variance:
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.
Staff Finding: According to the building permit files, both the house and barn were moved to this site
in the 1960s. The barn was placed on the north east side of the property along the alley, sitting in the
required setbacks. With the proposed basement excavation, the structure will remain in the same
location but the applicant would like to memorialize the appropriate setback variations. Staff finds the
request recognizes existing conditions and meets the criteria for setback variation. Staff supports the
request for setback variations to maintain the existing secondary structure in its current location.
2. In granting a variance, the HPC must make a finding that such a variance:MET NOT MET DOES NOT
APPLY
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.
MET
Review Criteria for 134 E. Bleeker
As a historically designated property, HPC may grant dimensional variations
of the Land Use Code to allow for development in the side, rear and front setbbacks.
The applicant is requesting Setback Variations for the historic secondary "barn" structure.
MET
Summary of Review Criteria for Setback Variation Request
26.415.110.C - Variances. 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 requried by the underlying
zoning's dimensional standards.