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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 side yards of the
property for the proposed design. The historic resource is currently in the setback and will be temporarily
relocated but placed back into its current location on a new foundation. The proposed lightwells and the
new addition will require setback variations. As a 3,000 sf 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 parking spaces for a single-family residence. The proposed design
provides for one parking space and one potential compact car parking space. The proposed compact car
parking space would not meet the parking requirement for two spaces, therefore, would require a parking
reduction of one space. Staff finds a redesign of the proposed loggia to the rear of the addition may allow
for an adequately sized parking space and recommends restudy.
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.