L47 B3 WR Home Design (2)Planning & Zoning Commission
Staff Report
Submitted for the April 18, 1995 meeting
Date April 6, 1995
Review Type Variance
Project . Smith Residence
Project Type Single Family Residential, New Construction
Location Lot 47, Bl. 3, Wildridge Subdivision (4791 Wildridge Road East)
Zoning PUD
Allowed Use Category Residential, Single Family
Introduction
The applicant is requesting a front yard setback variance due to the extreme topography of his lot. The
required front yard setback for this property is 25 feet. The applicant is requesting a setback variance of
approximately 11 feet, resulting in the structure being constructed 14 feet from the front lot line. (see
attached application).
Staff Comments
While the applicant raises valid issues about site disturbance, staff's review of the site plan yields at least
two issues:
• Two driveways on one site and in close proximity is not a desirable access design.
The "hammerhead" turnaround on the west driveway is within the slope maintenance and
snow storage easement, rendering it unreliable for use in the winter. This could result in cars
having to back out onto the street during the worst conditions.
Staff will visit the site prior to the April 18 meeting and provide additional comment.
Approval Criteria
According to the Zoning Code, Section 17.36.040, the Commission shall consider the following
factors with respect to the requested variance:
A. The relationship of the requested variance to other existing or potential uses and structures in
the vicinity;
B. The degree to which relief from the strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of a
specified regulation is necessary to achieve compatibility and uniformity of treatment among
sites in the vicinity, or to attain the objectives of this title without grant of special privilege;.
C. The effect of the requested variance on light and air, distribution of population, transportation
and traffic facilities, public facilities and utilities, and public safety,
D. Such other factors and criteria as the Commission deems applicable to the proposed variance.
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Findings Required
According to section 17.36.050, the Planning & Zoning Commission shall make the following
written findings before granting a variance:
A. That the granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privilege inconsistent
with the limitations on other properties classified in the same district;
B. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare,
or materially injurious to properties of improvements in the vicinity;
C. That the variance is warranted for one or more of the following reasons:
1. The strict, literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation would result in
practical difficulty or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of this
title;
2. There are exceptional or extraordinary circumstances or conditions applicable to the site of
the variance that do not apply generally to other properties in the same zone;
3. The strict or literal interpretation and enforcement of the specified regulation deprive the
applicant of privileges enjoyed by the owners of other properties in the same district.
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the applicant revisit the access design, with the goal of eliminating one
curb cut, and proving a more suitable turnaround. Additional comments based upon staffs site
visit will be presented at the April 18 meeting.
Recommended Procedure
1. Introduce Application
2. Applicant Presentation
3. Commission Review
4. Commission Action
If you have any questions regarding this or any other project or community development issue,
please call me at 949-4280 (extension 129), or stop by the Community Development Department.
Respectfully submitted,
Michael Matzko
Director of Community Development
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Submitted for the April 18, 1995 meeting
Planning & Zoning Commission Action
Approved as submitted (Approved with recommended conditions ( )
Approved with modified conditions ( ) Continued ( ) Denied ( )
Withdrawn ( ) Conceptual, No Action ( )
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