CASE NUMBER: PZ 23-014
APPLICANT: Susana Ortiz
VARIANCE REQUEST: Variance Request to Table 2-2 of UDC to reduce the minimum side setback from 10-feet to 8-feet, for a 168-sf accessory structure for storage.
LOCATION: 3220 Caley Mill Drive
ZONING: R-15 C ACRES: 0.2 ac PIN: 19072000710
Staff Recommendation: APPROVAL.
Planning and Zoning Recommendation:
BACKGROUND: Applicant is requesting variance to continue construction of an accessory shed, that was not originally permitted. Work was intercepted by Code Enforcement. Table 2-2 of the Powder Springs UDC requires accessory structures larger than 144 square feet to be setback 30 feet from a rear property line, and 10 feet from the side.
The current location of the shed is within the limits of the detention pond on her property, as shown in figure two. The proposed new location clears the required minimum rear setback as well as the pond, however, it would require a 2-feet reduction for the side setback. The applicant also initially proposed to install a fence to close in her yard, but the new site plan has removed the proposal for the full enclosure of the back yard.
SURROUNDING AREA: Please see attached Figures 1-5, which provide zoning of surrounding properties, aerial view and plat of subject property, elevations of existing primary dwelling, the current condition and proposed finished elevation, and sketch site plan of the accessory structure for which the variance is sought.
Figure 1. Current Zoning: R-15 C
Figure 2. Aerial View with contours and shed location. Recorded plat showing Detention Pond and Drainage Easement.
Figure 3. Front elevation
Figure 4. Current conditions (left). Proposed finished elevation of accessory structure (right).
Figure 5. Site plan
ANALYSIS:
The application was reviewed against the following criteria:
Any applicant requesting consideration of a variance to any provision of this development code shall provide a written justification t...
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