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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit A.3 Setback Variation.233 W Bleeker St 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 proper ty, an adjoining designated historic property or historic district. Staff Finding: The proposed design maintains the historic location of both resources on the site. Relocation is triggered for the two-story Victorian era home because the structure will need to be temporarily moved to excavate the basement level. When relocation is triggered, setback variations need to be granted to return the structures to their original position on site if it considered non-compliant according the underlying zone district. The only portion of the historic home that will extend into the setback is the bay window on the east elevation by approximately 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 233 W. Bleeker 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 a Setback Variation for the historic bay window to project into the setback. 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 1’-9”. This setback variation request is for this feature alone and will allow the resource to remain in its historic location without any alterations to the window. Staff supports the request for a 2’ east side yard setback reduction for the bay window because it successfully mitigates adverse impacts to the landmark and allows it to be preserved in its original location on the lot. The detached historic secondary structure does not trigger relocation; therefore, it may remain in its current location without additional requests for setback variations. Staff finds the criteria are met to grant the requested setback variation.