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SetbackVariations 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.
The HPC may grant variations of the Land Use Code for designated properties to allow:
Development in the side, rear and front setbacks;
Development that does not meet the minimum distance requirements between buildings;
Up to five percent (5%) additional site coverage;
Less public amenity than required for the on-site relocation of commercial historic properties.
In granting a variation, the HPC must make a finding that such a variation:
Is similar to the pattern, features and character of the historic property or district; and/or
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 application triggers Relocation review for both historic resources which sit in the west and east side yard setbacks.According to the historic Sanborn maps, the one-story historic structure sits on the east property line and the two-story Victorian home is in the west side yard setback.With the Relocation review, the applicant is required to request for setback variations to memorialize the current historic locations of both resources.Staff supports the request for setback variations pertaining to the historic resources and finds that all criteria are met.