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Exhibit A.2
Dimensional 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: The applicant is requesting for setback variations on the west and east sideyards of the
property for the construction of a new addition. The historic resource is currently in the setback and
received dimensional variations when the lot was approved for a historic lot split in 2012. As a 3,000sf
lot located between two properties and a historic alignment to maintain, there is a limited area of
buildable space. Staff finds the granting of setback variations helps mitigate any adverse impacts
towards the historic resource and supports the granting of the setback variation.
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 202 East Main Street
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 proposed design.
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.
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26.415.110.D: Parking:
Parking reductions are permitted for designated historic properties on sites unable to contain the
number of on-site parking spaces required by the underlying zoning. Commercial designated properties
may receive waivers of payment-in-lieu fees for parking reductions.
In addition to the review criteria listed in Chapter 26.515, the parking reduction and waiver of payment-
in-lieu fees may be approved upon a finding by the HPC that it will enhance or mitigate an adverse
impact on the historic significance or architectural character of a designated historic property, an
adjoining designated property or a historic district.
Staff Finding: The proposal requires two (2) parking spaces for a single-family residence. The proposed
design provides for one (1) parking space, and the applicant wishes to reduce the parking requirement
by one (1) space. Staff recognizes the potential challenge of providing for two on-site parking spaces
due to the size of the lot and the need to maintain historic alignment towards the front of the property;
however, staff recommends restudy of the proposed above grade addition, then reevaluating the site
conditions for a parking space reduction.
In addition to the review criteria in Section 26.515, the parking reduction and waiver of payment-in-lieu
fees may be approved upon a finding by HPC that:MET NOT MET DOES NOT
APPLY
it will enhance or mitigate an adverse impact on the historic significance or architectural character of a
designeated historic proerty, an adjoining designated property or a historic district.NOT MET
Review Criteria for 202 East Main Street
As a historically designated property, HPC may grant parking reduction and waiver of payment-in-lieu fees
if designated properties are unable to contain the number of required parking spaces.
Summary of Review Criteria for Parking Variation Request
26.415.110.D - Parking. Parking reductions are permitted for designated historic properties on sites unable to contain the nubmer of
on-site spaces requird by the underlying zoning.