RES 14-087 Approving a Variance for 3635 Chelmford Rd

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structure. Therefore, there is no way the home could be expanded (in any direction) and adhere to the City's Zoning Code. c. Allowing the proposed first story and basement addition will have no impact on the essential character of the locality. d. The basis for the practical difficulties is that the home is already constructed 23.7 feet from the front and 7.2 feet from the side lot line and does not allow for an expansion to the existing home to be constructed in a way that would comply with the Zoning Code. e. If the variance is granted the use of the property would remain the same land use as it is today. The comprehensive plan guides this area for single family use and adding the basement and first story addition will not alter that use. f The proposal would not change the use of the property or create a disruption to the Single -Family Residential District. The current use as a single-family home is consistent with the City Code. g. The proposal seeks to make an improvement to the property by allowing the property owners to make use of the existing home. The proposed first story and basement addition is proposed in an area that would not be detrimental to the neighboring property. h. The proposal would not negatively impact adequate light or air from reaching the property or adjacent properties. i. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Code relating to preventing congestion in public streets. The project will have no impact on congestion. j. Allowing the requested variance will not result in overcrowding of the land or an undue concentration of structures. The first story and basement addition will not impact the amount of impervious surface on the property. k. Allowing the variance is in harmony with the general purposes and intent of the City's Code to provide for compatibility of different land uses. The project will have no impact on land use compatibility. NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council's approval of the requested variance is contingent on the following: I. The Applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and approvals prior to beginning construction. 2. This variance shall expire one (1) year from the date of the resolution if the construction of the partial second story and front stoop does not commence. City Council approval shall be required for an extension.