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Subject 3.1 PZ -17-17 / 600 W. Go Wando / Dan and Linda Vierneisel / Variation to rear yard setback
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Absolute Date Oct 26, 2017
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Recommended cin Staff finds that the variation r t meets the variation n r s as listed in the Zoning
Code n that granting such request ul in the best interest of the Village.
these findings, Staff recommends the Planning & ZoningCommission approve the
following is
" variation to allowrear yard setback twenty -feet, eight inches ("), as per the
site plan datedSeptember 26, 2017.""
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The Subject Property is located on the north side of Go Wando Avenue between Wa Pella Avenue and Can Dota Avenue. The Subject Property is
zoned RA Single -Family Residence District and borders the RA Single -Family Residence District on all sides. The Subject Property measures just
over ten thousand square feet (10,000 sq. ft.) and includes a single family home and detached garage with related improvements.
The Petitioner, Dan and Linda Vierneisel, propose to construct a building addition for a new family room, office, and a covered deck, and are seeking
a variation from the rear yard setback requirement. The site plan indicates a twenty foot, eight inch (20'-8") rear yard setback at the northwest corner
of the addition when the Village Code requires a minimum twenty-five foot (25') rear yard setback.
The proposed site plan indicates the addition would measure over five hundred square feet (500 sq. ft.) and also includes a new deck and new walks
and landings with steps to grade.
General Zoning Compliance
The Subject Property currently does not comply with the Village's zoning regulations. The existing two -car detached garage encroaches into the
required five-foot (5') side yard setback. The existing garage is considered legal non -conforming and would remain in the current location.
The proposed improvements do not comply with the Village Code regulations. The following table compares the Petitioner's proposal to the RA
Single Family Residence District's bulk requirements. The italicized text denotes items that do not comply with the Village Code's regulations.
Regulation
Code Requirement
Existing
Primary Structure Setbacks:
Interior (N)
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Interior
NMI
Floor Area Ratio
1
1
1
Lot Coverage
Accessory Structure Setbacks:
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Variation Standards
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Garage Side( ) Min. 5'31/2" o Change
Deck ear (W) Min. 15' 28' 24'-6"
Deck Side (N) Min. 5' 40' 33'
The standards for a variation are listed in Section 14.203.C.9 of the Village Zoning Ordinance and include seven specific findings that must be made
in order to approve a variation. The following list is a summary of these findings:
A hardship due to the physical surroundings, shape, or topographical conditions of a specific property not generally applicable to other
properties in the same zoning district and not created by any person presently having an interest in the property;
Lack of desire to increase financial gain; and
Protection of the public welfare, other property, and neighborhood character.
The Petitioner states that the unique shape of the lot causes the need for the variation request. The lot is pie shaped with the northwest corner of the
existing structure being approximately 25'-1/4" from the back lot line. As proposed, the addition would encroach into the required rear yard setback.
The Petitioner states that moving the proposed addition forward would involve extensive additional work. Moving buried utilities that enter the
house, two air conditioning units, and the exhaust to a high efficiency furnace would be necessary if the addition was located outside of the required
rear yard setback. A window in the furnace room would also be covered. The Petitioner states that the purpose of the addition is to create a floor plan
which meets the changing needs of a resident who lives and works at home. The Petitioner also states that the variation is not based upon the desire
to increase financial gain and that that there will not be a detrimental effect to surrounding properties or the public welfare as the addition will be
located entirely on the property, will be one story, and will increase the value of surrounding homes. The design and layout of the addition will
complement the existing character of the house and neighborhood. The brick, siding, and windows will be consistent with the existing structure.
Staff reviewed the Petitioner's variation request and finds that the proposed addition complies with the above standards. Unique conditions exist that
are not generally applicable to other property. The pie shape of the lot causes only a small portion of the proposed addition to encroach into the
required year yard setback. The Petitioner considered an addition outside of the required yard but found it to be impractical given the extensive
additional work that would be required. The addition would not adversely affect the character of the surrounding neighborhood or have a detrimental
effect on any surrounding properties as it meets all other applicable code requirements. The addition would be set back more than twenty -feet (20')
from the rear property line and will match the existing structure.
Staff finds that the variation request meets the variation standards as listed in the Zoning Code and that granting such request would be in the best
interest of the Village. Based on these findings, Staff recommends that the Planning & Zoning Commission rove the following motion:
Alternatives
L"A variation to allow a rear yard setback of twenty -feet, eight inches (20'-8"), as per the site plan dated September 26, 2017."
2. Action at discretion of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
The Planning and Zoning Commission's decision is final for this case.
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