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File #: 17-2203   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 3/20/2017
Posting Language: A-17-070: An appeal by Myfe Moore of the denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the installation of 30 solar panels visible from the public right of way, located at 603 River Road. Staff recommends Denial. (Council District 1)
Attachments: 1. A-17-070, 2. BOA17-070NPA
Related files: 17-1207
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Case Number:
A-17-070
Applicant:
Myfe Moore
Owner:
Ethel Moore
Council District:|1010|Location:
603 River Road
Legal Description:
Lot 14, Block 3, NCB 6202
Zoning:
"R-4 H RIO-1 AHOD" Residential Single-Family River Road Historic River Improvement Overlay Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Margaret Pahl, AICP, Senior Planner and
Lauren Sage, Historic Preservation Specialist

Request
An appeal of the Historic Preservation Officer's denial regarding an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness to allow the installation of 30 solar panels on the left slope of a hipped roof.

Applicable Code References
(a) UDC 35-608. Certificate of Appropriateness- Generally. In reviewing an application for a certificate of appropriateness, the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) shall consider the current needs of the property owner. The HDRC shall also consider whether the plans will be reasonable for the property owner to carry out. Where the City Council has adopted specific design guidelines for the district, no application shall be recommended for approval unless the proposed application is consistent with the design guidelines.

Process Summary
* Application was reviewed, pursuant to the UDC.
* OHP Staff recommendation was based on the findings related to this site, district, scope of work and specific design guidelines, pursuant to the UDC.
* HDRC Hearing was held according to procedures, state and local requirements.
* HDRC motion was made and passed according to the commission rules and procedures.

(b) UDC 35-481. Appeals to the Board of Adjustment. The Board of Adjustment is empowered to consider an appeal of a decision by an administrative official, in this case, the Historic Preservation Officer (HPO). The appeal must be submitted by a person aggrieved the decision. The appeal must include details regarding the incorrect interpretation made by the administrative official, along with any supporting evidence. The Board must consider the appeal ...

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