Allen Variance Application No. VR-SBK-07-05

Application Request  Variance for an oversized detached garage in the Single-Family Residential (SFR-3) District

Location Map 65 SEA BREEZE TRAIL

Zoning map SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENITAL (SFR-3) district

Future land use map designated: residential

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Development Summary LDC Requirements Subject Matter Minimum Lot Size: 10,000 square feet (sf) Platted: 15,492 sf Minimum Lot Width: 80 feet Platted: ' Maximum allowed detached garage: 500 sf Proposed: 1,066± sf Minimum Setbacks: Front - 25' Rear - 10' Interior Side – 7.5' Street Side - 20' Proposed: Front - 32'± Rear – 24'± Interior Side – 8.17'± Street Side – 94.96'± Maximum height for detached garage: Not to exceed height of the principal dwelling unit Existing dwelling: 34' to roof peak Proposed detached garage: 25'4" to roof peak Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR): 70% Existing: 41%± Proposed: 47%±

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Variance Criteria 1.Do extraordinary and exceptional conditions exist pertaining to the particular piece of property because of its size, shape or topography? 2.Would the application of the Land Development Code (LDC) to the property create an unnecessary hardship? 3.Do conditions exist which are peculiar to the property involved and not created by the actions of the applicant? 4.If granted, would the variance cause substantial detriment to the public health, welfare, safety and morals or impair the purpose and intent of the LDC? and 5.Is the requested variance for a use of land or building that is permitted by the LDC?

Variance Criteria not met  There are no extraordinary and exceptional conditions pertaining to the particular piece of property  The application of this article to the particular piece of property would not create an unnecessary hardship  The necessity for a variance is an action created by the applicant as no conditions exist that are peculiar to the property  Granting the variance may impair the purpose and intent of the LDC. The purpose of providing a maximum square footage was to implement a Comprehensive Plan policy regarding size limitations for accessory uses / structures.