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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Zoning Board of Appeals
DATE: October 20, 2016
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Granting a Driveway located in front of the dwelling structure variance pursuant to Section 5.13-3.8.1.E.iii Driveways Configuration for property located at 572 North Avenue (Damian Argueta - 16-00944 / AU27/2-16.074-V-ES-Ward 2)
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the variance is to allow a driveway in front of the residence to allow the parking of a single car off street.
BACKGROUND:
The subject property is located at 572 North Avenue, on the north side of the street between Watson and Hinman Streets and is currently a single family residence zoned R-2 One Family zoning. The neighborhood consists of mostly single with some two family dwelling units. The proposal is to construct an approximately 10' wide by 16' deep parking pad in front of the house on the east portion. This will allow a single car to park off street.
DISCUSSION:
The subject house was built prior to 1900, and is on a lot that is 34 feet wide and 4,800 sf. in size. The homeowners purchased the property in 2015 and would prefer to have an off-street parking space. North Avenue is a very narrow ROW here (49') with parking on only the south side of the street. On-street parking is therefore more limited than a typical street. Also, during Winter during snowfalls, they have limited areas that they can move their car off the street. The City ordinance is very firm on not allowing a front yard to be paved for parking, however in this case, there is physically no room to put in a driveway or parking pad that is not in front of the house due to the narrow lot.
POLICIES AND GUIDELINES / IMPACT STATEMENT :
14.1(2) To promote the preservation and revitalization of older residential neighborhoods and commercial areas within the City of Aurora.
21.1(1) To promote access to housing opportunities for all economic, racial, religious, ethnic, and age groups.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
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