Title/Name/Summary
14334 Raneys Lane - Side Setback Variance
History
Project
14334 Raneys Lane - Side Setback Variance
Petitioner
John and Brenda Landers
Purpose
The petitioner is requesting a reduction in the required minimum side setback. The request is for a reduction from 8 feet to 5 feet (a decrease of 37%).
Project Attributes
Address: 14334 Raneys Lane
P.I.N.(s): 27-09-102-023
Size: 10,680 square feet
Existing Zoning: R-3 Single-Family Residential
Existing Land Use: Single-Family Residence with detached garage
Proposed Land Use: Single-Family Residence with attached garage
Surrounding Land Use: Single-Family Residences
OVERVIEW AND BACKGROUND
The petitioner has submitted a demolition permit to demolish a detached 1-story single-family house with a detached garage on an existing lot, with the intent of replacing the house with a new 2-story single-family house with an attached garage.
The subject property consists of a legal non-conforming lot that is 50 feet wide (80 feet is required) and 214 feet deep. The lot area is 10,680 square feet.
The proposed house is approximately 3,200 square feet, and the proposed lot coverage with the new house is 32%.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION & CONTEXT
The petitioner is requesting a variance from the required minimum side setback on the North and South sides of the property. Per LDC 6-204E(2), the required minimum side setback in R-3 zoning district is equal to 10% of the lot width, but not less than 8 feet. The petitioner is proposing to construct a house that is 40 feet wide on a 50 foot wide lot, resulting in 5 foot setbacks on both sides of the house.
The petitioner is asking to reduce the required side setback requirement from 8 feet to 5 feet. According to the petitioner the variance should be granted due to the following unique hardships:
Unique Lot: The lot is only 50 feet wide instead of the required 80 feet width. Due to extensive build-out of the neighborhood, there is no opportunity to re-...
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