1632 FULTON ST 2018-01-02 MF Import

a. Findin4s: The applicant has stated that the proposed variance is necessary due to the exceptional and extraordinary characteristics of the site. The residence on site was built in 1921, and sits approximately four feet from the southern property line. The front door to the residence faces 17'" Street, with no other door located on ei'her the 17'" Street or Fulton Street frontage. Based upon the age of the structure the City would consider the structure legal nonconforming, or grandfathered with regards to setbacks. A 4' 10" x. 12' 2" porch was located in the same location as the one proposed. The applicant has stated that this structure may have predated lhe origination of the zoning code which would have made the structure nonconforming. Although a porc:i was previously located in the same general location as the proposed porch, the structure was removed prior to the City having certified it as legai nonconforming. Had the structure been certified as legal nonconforming it would have been permitted to be removed and rebuilt without the need for a formal variance. The placement of the residence on site does pose a problem for the construction of a porch to enter the front door, which would comply with ali setback requirements. The city encourages residences to have prominent entries on ihe street frontac,e, which would be achieved by the placement of a porch leading up to the front door of the subject residence along 17'" Street. b. Conclusions: The subject site does have extraordinary features, such as the placement of the existing residential structure on site, which limit the options for placement of a porch feature on site. Criterion No. 2: That the variance will not be materialiy detrimental to the property in the area of the subject property or to the City as a whole. a. Findinqs: The applicant has stated the residence previously had a porch of similar dimension locateu in the same general spot as the proposed porch. The variance is for a ten-foot street side setback. The proposed porch is located up to lhe south property line of lhe subject site. The City finds that the proposed structure is not out of scale or character with the neighborhood and therefore the pruposed variance should not be detrimental to the site or area as a whole. The neighborhood is primarily residential in nature, and many homes in the vicinity have similar front porch features. b. Conclusions: The City provided written notice to all property owners within 300 feet of the subject site and no comments were received. The proposal should not be materially detrimentai to the neighborhood area or the City as a whole. The proposed variance has been reviewed by lhe City Public Works and Building Departments. The following comment was received: A public works permit shall be obtained for the portion of the structure / � that encroaches into the public right-of-way. `�I�1