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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Planning and Zoning Commission
DATE: August 20, 2020
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Granting a Variance pursuant to Section 10.5-6 of the Aurora Zoning Ordinance for the property located at 613 Smith Boulevard to reduce the lot width from 75 feet to 57.33 feet, to reduce the minimum exterior side setback requirement from 15 feet to 3 feet, and to increase the maximum lot coverage from 40% to 44% (Ekaterini (Kate) Mesiacos - 20-0425 / AU26/3-20.117-V - JM - Ward 3)
PURPOSE:
The Petitioner Ekaterini (Kate) Mesiacos is requesting approval of a major variance, pursuant to Section 10.5-6 of the Aurora Zoning Ordinance, for the property at 613 Smith Boulevard to reduce the lot width from 75 feet to 57.33 feet, to reduce the minimum exterior side setback requirement from 15 feet to 3 feet, and to increase the maximum lot coverage from 40% to 44% to allow for the construction of a new single-family home on the property.
BACKGROUND:
The Subject Property is currently zoned with R-1 One Family Dwelling District zoning. Additional information on the legislative history of the property can be found in the attached Property Information Sheet.
The Petitioner is requesting approval of a Lot Width, Setback and Lot Coverage variance for the property at 613 Smith Boulevard. The variances are needed to allow for the demolition of the existing home and the construction of a new single-family home. The new home is planned to be a two-story home with a two-car garage. The garage location will be changed from fronting Morningside Avenue to fronting Smith Boulevard.
The lot does not meet the minimum lot width requirement, so the owners are requesting a variation to reduce lot width to allow for construction of a new home with a larger footprint. The new home will retain the existing front yard setback. The exterior side yard setback will be reduced from the current 11.7 feet from the building and 5.7 feet from the deck to 3 feet from the new...
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