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Reconsideration of Hegerfeld Variance Request - 517 6th Street - Construct an addition with a two (2) foot setback to the north property line and a four (4) foot setback to the west property line by the alley
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Update 6/10/2020:
The applicant is seeking reconsideration of a setback variance request that was denied on June 4, 2020. The applicant has changed the request to a two (2) foot setback to the north property line and a four (4) foot setback to the west property line by the alley. In order for the Board to hear the request, a board member on the prevailing side (a member that voted no) will need to make the motion to reconsider the request.
Summary:
The applicant is seeking a variance to construct an addition with a zero-foot setback to the north and east property lines and construct within five (5) feet of the west property line. The ordinance requires a 20' rear yard setback and a 5' side yard setback in the B-2 District.
Background:
The property is located on the north side of 6th Street and a building permit to constructed the existing structure was issued in 1962. The parcel is very small at 3,750 square feet in size was split by a deed as it is a portion of a platted lot. The parcel was developed prior to the 1966 Zoning Ordinance. The property has been used as an office in the past.
The applicant would like to construct an addition to the north and east property lines and build to within five (5) feet of the west property line with a garage door facing the alley. In this case, the garage needs to be setback at least 10 feet from the alley. The site is very constrained and is already nonconforming from a setback and parking perspective. The ordinance requires seven (7) spaces for an office use. The site has parking on the north and west sides of the building; however, the parking spaces on the west side do not meet the current standards. The applicant is proposing the alley be one-way; however, the City Council makes ...
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