Case Number:
A-17-071
Applicant:
Jim Poteet
Owner:
Laurel Heights Family Trust
Council District:|1010|Location:
504 King William
Legal Description:
Lot 17, Block 18, NCB 10798
Zoning:
"RM-4 H HS RIO-4 AHOD" Residential Mixed King William Historic Significant River Improvement Overlay Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Margaret Pahl, AICP, Senior Planner
Request
A request for a 13 foot variance from the minimum 20 foot garage setback, as described in Section 35-516(g) to allow a 2-car garage/carriage house seven feet from the side property line.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located in the King William Historic District and is itself a structure of historic significance. It is a home designed by Alfred Giles, built in 1883. The property is located on the corner of King William and Johnson Street. The applicant recently received a Certificate of Appropriateness to construct a two car garage in the rear yard with access from Johnson. The garage was granted approval recognizing a reduced setback of only seven feet from the property line, inconsistent with the minimum 20 foot setback established in the Unified Development Code. The purpose of this setback is to ensure that when the vehicle is parked in the driveway, it is not blocking potential pedestrian access on the sidewalk. In this case, the goal of the approved design was related to matching the setbacks established on the block face. The Board of Adjustment is required to modify an established setback through a variance review and approval.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use
Existing Zoning
Existing Use
"RM-4 H HS RIO-4 AHOD" Residential Mixed King William Historic Significant River Improvement Overlay Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
Surrounding Zoning/Land Use
Orientation
Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-6 H HS RIO-4 AHOD" Residential Single-Family King William Historic Significant Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
Sou...
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