4302 CRESCENT AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

5. Tlie residence was constructed long before the Applicants purchased it in 2005. jtestimony of Lisa Bemrose) A Certificate of Occupancy �vas issued fcr the subject property on June 10, 1980. The original site plan indicated that the slructure satisfied the then required 20-foot front setback and five-foot side setback of the R-1 zone. The subject property remains zoned R-1, but ihe setback standards have changed. (exhibit 1, staff report) 6. The subject property is a long and narrow wedge shaped lot that is approximately 11,180 square feet in area. Much of tF�e property is highlighted by a steep sioped area that includes vegetation with a significant number of large evergreen trees. A residence is developed on the northeast corner cf the lot near the base of the slope. The slopes are a limiting element of the property and in places are in excess of sixty-five percent. (exhibit 1, staff reporr) 7. A retaining wali ai the toe of ihe slope Nas constructed south of tl-�e residence. I The retaining wai! is now failing and is compromising the support system of stairs J and lhe deck of the residence. The Applicants consuited the Jason Engineering I and Consulling Business, Inc., a registered professional engineering company, I who submitted that the existing timber retaining wall under the deck must be removed and replaced with another reiaining wall. (exhibit 7, geotechnical assessment) A temporary post has been placed to hold up the deck until the new retaining wall is builL (exhibit 6, narrative) 8. In addressing the failing retaining wall, lhe Applica+its had a survey conducted. The findings of the surveyor were that the deck and residence are approximetely 12.09 feet from the front property line and 3.32 feel from the north side property line. (exhibit 5, survey) The Applicants seel< variances lo aliow replacement of the retaining wail and to retain setbacks that were developed at the time of conslruction. (exhibit 7, geotechnical assessment) 9. Crescent Avenue righi-of-way is a 60-foot right-of-way that has an approx�mate 20-foot paved width. Tlie driveway to the subject property, which is off Crescent Avenue, approaches the subject property at an angle. Parking is located on the driveway in a iandem fashion. No changes to lhis access would result from the grant of the variances. (exhibit 1, staff reporf; testimony of Ms. Firnstalil) 10. The proposed deck wouid be constructed over the existing driveway and would maintain the same setback as the existing residence. No changes are being proposed to the residence. The residence, which has been on-site for over 30 years, has not created any significant delrimental impact to the subject property or to otl�er properties in the area. (exhibit 1, page 3, staff report; exhibit 6, pac�e 1, narrative) 11 . The deck would be developed 3.32 feet from the north property line. However, the deck will be set ba�k significantly from the developed right-of-way and would not be near slructures on adjoining properties. (testimony of Ms. Firnstahl) 3