4729 SEAHURST AVE 2016-01-01 MF Import

a. Findinas: The applicant ha , stated that the variance is necessary because of the size, shape and location of the usable space on the lot. The sudden drop in grade at the front property line and short plat requirement �5 which requires th�tt all sewer service must gravity feed to the main in Seahurst Avenue disallows any plumbing on the lower level. b. concl +a;ons: Theie is an elevation drop of approximately 10 feet from the front to the rear of the pi-oposed building site:. The invert elevation of thc sewer main in S�ahurst Avenue is 275.5 feet. The average elevation of the proposed buildinq site is about 274 feet. Criterion No. 2: That the variance will not be materially detrimental to the property in the area of the subject property or to the City as a whole. a. Findin;s: The applicant has stated that the adjoininq lots have homes built to the same elevation as his proposed home. The difference is that he will have a basement foundation below that level. There is no view to impede and the ho�ae will be barely visible from the street. To the North, South and East, there are only tall trees. b. Conclueions: No written adverse comments have been received at this time. Criterion No. 3• That the variance will only grant the subject property the same general rights enjoyed by other property in the same area and zone as the subject property, a• F�pd�IIQ@: The applicant has stated that the variance will only allow him to build a home about the same size and elevatinn as others in the area. It will also allow him to have plumbinq on the sleeping and living levels which is consistent with other homes in the area. b. Conclusions: The majority of the homes in the area were constructeci under the old 2oning Code which allowed �or a building height of 35 feet. Criterion�, 4: That the variance is the minimum necessary to allow the subject property the general rights described in Criterion 3.