V16-04/16151244 - Stafford County

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Board of Supervisors
Robert “Bob” Thomas, Jr., Chairman
Laura A. Sellers, Vice Chairman
Meg Bohmke
Jack R. Cavalier
Wendy E. Maurer
Paul V. Milde, III
Gary F. Snellings
Anthony J. Romanello, ICMA‐CM
County Administrator
May 24, 2016
MEMORANDUM TO:
Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals
FROM:
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SUBJECT:
V16-04/16151244
ATTACHMENTS:
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Application
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Application Affidavit
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Exhibit Plat Prepared by H. Aubrey
Hawkins dtd 4 /25/2016
Copy of Land Card from Commissioner
of the Revenue
ISSUE:
The Board of Zoning Appeals is to consider a request for Variances of Stafford County Code, Section 2835, Table 3.1, "District Uses and Standards," R-1, Suburban Residential, (d)(2) "Requirement,
Minimum front yard, Minimum side yard, " (d)(4) "Minimum Lot Width," and Section 28-24(8)(a)
"Permitted Encroachments," on Tax Map Parcel No. 53D-1-95. The property is located at 110
Washington Street.
PARCEL INFORMATION:
Location:
110 Washington Street
Election District:
Falmouth
Parcel Size:
0.13 acre
Property Owners:
Tax Map Parcel No. 53D-1-95
Sandra L. Brooks
125 Washington Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
1300 Courthouse Road, P. O. Box 339, Stafford, VA 22555‐0339 Phone: (540) 658.8600 Fax: (540) 658.7643 www.staffordcountyva.gov
Memorandum to: Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals
May 24, 2016
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Applicants:
Sandra L. Brooks
125 Washington Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Agent:
None
Current Use:
Residential
Proposed Use:
Residential
Application Date:
April 27, 2016
Comprehensive Plan:
Urban Development
Abutting Properties:
Location
Zoning
Parcel
Use
Land Use Plan
North
R-1
53D-1-85
Residential
Urban Development
South
A-1
53-13
Art Studio
Urban Development
East
R-1
53D-1-96
Residential
Urban Development
West
R-1
53D-1-94
Residential
Urban Development
APPLICABLE BACKGROUND:
This request is for variances from the front yard setback, side yard setback, permitted encroachments into
required yards, and lot width requirement for Tax Map Parcel No. 53D-1-95. The plat submitted by H.
Aubrey Hawkins Associates shows the existing single-family dwelling with a front yard setback of 26
feet, where the code requires 30 feet, for a difference of 4 feet. The side yard setback closest to lot 96 is 2
feet, where the code requires 10 feet, for a difference of 8 feet. The side yard setback closest to lot 94 is
4.3 feet, where the code requires 10 feet, for a difference of 5.7 feet. The front porch, which is an
allowable projection into a required yard, is 18.6 feet from the front property line where the Zoning
Ordinance allows for 24 feet, for a difference of 5.4 feet. The proposed lot width is 32.83 feet, where the
code requires 80 feet, for a difference of 47.17 feet. The applicant is requesting these variances to correct
a lot boundary issue. In discussions with the building division, they have no issues with this boundary
line adjustment as the structures are existing.
Zoning History
The single-family dwelling was constructed in approximately 1900. We have no record of how the
dwelling was constructed in its current location. If the Board of Zoning Appeals grants these variances, a
boundary line adjustment plat will be filed for approval in the Planning and Zoning Office and recorded in
the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. The new lot configuration and these variances will eliminate the
boundary line issue and make the property more conforming to the zoning regulations.
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May 24, 2016
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STATED HARDSHIP PER APPLICANT:
The hardship lies for lot 96. The owner of lot 96 cannot obtain clear title for the property until the
boundary line adjustment is submitted and approved, and the only solution, other than to demolish the
dwelling is to apply for and obtain variances. This boundary line will not be harmful to others as the
single-family dwellings currently exist. No other construction is planned. The boundary line adjustment
will not affect the value of adjacent or nearby properties.
Existing Conditions
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May 24, 2016
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