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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibitA.3_SetbackVariationCriteria Page 1 of 2 Exhibit A.3 Setback Variations 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. Staff Finding: The proposed design pushes the new addition towards the rear of the property and provides alley access to the garage. The application requests for a reduction of the 10’ rear yard setback for the garage addition that is located at the 4’-10” rear yard setback. The garage addition includes living space on top of the feature and the subgrade living space extends into the rear yard setback by the same amount. The reduction of above grade building mass is encouraged, and the garage feature maintains adequate distance from the alley. The general location of the addition distances the impact of development to the rear of the property and 2. In granting a variation, the HPC must make a finding that such a variation: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 135 W. Francis Street 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 rear addition, above and below grade. MET Summary of Review Criteria for Setback Variation Request 26.415.110.C - Variation. 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. Page 2 of 2 maintains the building patterns of the surrounding areas. Staff finds the criteria are met for the request for a rear yard setback reduction for the garage massing and the below grade addition. (The matrix above reflects the setback variation request for only the rear yard setback.) In the written application, the applicant requests lightwells in the setback that are larger than the 3’x3’ minimum required by code, however, the drawings show compliant lightwells in the setback. If the applicant is requesting for lightwells larger than the minimum required, all lightwells located in the setback will require side yard setbacks variations and a variation to the combined side yard setback requirements. Staff requests the applicant clarify the conflicting information related to the request. Side yard setback variations for the lightwells are not supported at this time. Staff finds the criteria are met for the rear yard setback variation for this design. Staff request clarification regarding the request for setback variations related to the lightwells which is not supported at this time.