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1 ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda Item V UP-2: Meeting of April 19, 2017 DATE: April 14, 2017 APPLICANT: LOCATION: ZONING: LOT AREA: GLUP DESIGNATION: Robert and Tania Coderre 231 N Edison St R-6, One-Family Dwelling District 7,074 Square Feet Low 1-10 units per acre SUBJECT: Use Permit to permit a setback of 5.5 ft from the porch to the left side property line instead of 8 ft as required; re a side porch. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution granting the Use Permit request, with conditions. ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS: For all one-family dwellings and their accessory structures, 10 feet, provided that one side yard may be reduced to eight feet. The aggregate width of both side yards on any lot shall not be less than 30 percent of the required width of the lot, provided that on interior lots no structure shall be located closer than 25 feet from a rear lot line. (Article 3, Section A.2.b) Repairs and alterations may be made to a nonconforming building or structure; provided, that no structural alteration shall be made except those required by law or ordinance, or as provided by Repairs and alterations to a nonconforming dwelling, building or structure not otherwise permitted under this Zoning Ordinance are prohibited, unless approved under a use permit or variance pursuant to sections and (Article 16, Section ) EXISTING CONDITIONS: The subject property is an irregular shaped 60-foot wide interior lot containing 7,074 square feet of land area. The lot is Zoned R-6, One-Family Dwelling District. The R-6 zoning district permits one-family dwellings on lots that are a minimum of 60 feet wide and contain at least 6,000 square feet of land area. The General Land Use Plan is Low 1-10 Units per acre. The existing two-story dwelling was constructed in 1942 and is located 29.9 feet from the N Edison Street right-of-way, 10.9 feet from the left side lot line and 16.2 feet from the right side lot line. PREVIOUS BZA ACTIONS: On March 10, 2004 the Board of Zoning Appeals approved V : Request of Robert Coderre, Owner, to permit a left side yard of 6 ft, re left side porch and covered utility area; premises known as 231 N Edison St. After a duly advertised hearing, at which public testimony was given by Robert Coderre, Owner, Staff: Amanda Clement, Board of Zoning Appeals Coordinator V UP-2

2 and there being no other speakers for this case, a motion was made by Mrs. Clements to approve the Variance as requested with the condition that the covered porch and utility area remain open, unenclosed and not built over or enlarged. The motion was seconded by Mr. Kesten and passed by a vote of 4 to 0. PROPOSED CHANGES: The applicant is proposing to construct a new roof over the existing left side porch area. Other improvements include the enclosure of a portion of the front screen porch and rear second floor addition. The enclosure and rear addition can be approved by-right. STAFF ANALYSIS: 1. Would the proposal promote compatibility of development with the surrounding neighborhood because the overall footprint size and placement are similar to the structures on the properties surrounding the subject property and would the proposal help preserve natural land form, historical features and/or significant trees and foliage? The location of the existing side porch was approved by the Board of Zoning Appeals under an earlier variance in The applicant is now proposing to reconstruct the existing roof in order to incorporate it into the design of the by-right second floor addition. As side porches and entries are common features within the Arlington Forest neighborhood, the continuation of this structure should remain compatible with the surrounding neighborhood. Furthermore, the replacement of the roof will not impact natural land form, historical features and/or significant trees and foliage. 2. Would the proposal adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing in the neighborhood? The proposal would not adversely affect the health or safety of persons residing in the neighborhood. 3. Would the proposal be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood? The proposal would not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood. 4. Would the proposal be in conflict with the purposes of the master plans and land use and zoning related policies of the County? The property is zoned R-6, which permits single family residences. The GLUP designation is Low 1-10 units per acre. The property is improved with a single family dwelling which is permitted by the Zoning Ordinance and is in accordance with the GLUP. The proposal is not in conflict with the purposes of the master plans and land use and zoning related policies of the County. COMMENTS FROM NEIGHBORS: Staff has received a petition in support of the proposal - 2 -

3 and signed by four (4) neighbors. CONCLUSION: The proposal would promote compatibility of development with the surrounding neighborhood because the overall footprint size and placement would be similar to the structures on the properties surrounding the subject property, therefore Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution granting the Use Permit. MOTION: I move that the Board of Zoning Appeals adopt the attached Resolution approving the Use Permit V UP-2 subject to the conditions listed in the Resolution

4 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Appeals ( BZA ) has held a duly advertised public hearing on April 19, 2017 on case number V UP-2 for a Special Use Permit to permit a setback of 5.5 ft from the porch to the left side property line instead of 8 ft as required; re a side porch; R- 6 Zoning District; premises known as 231 N Edison St (Arlington Forest) WHEREAS, the BZA finds that the proposal will not affect adversely the health or safety of persons residing in the neighborhood; and, WHEREAS, the BZA finds that the proposal will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood; and, WHEREAS, the BZA finds that the proposal will not be in conflict with the purposes of the master plans and land use and zoning policies of the County; and, WHEREAS, the BZA has determined that the modification is compatible with development in the surrounding neighborhood and that the structure s overall footprint size and placement are similar to comparable structures on other properties in the County and the proposal would help preserve natural land form, historical features and/or significant trees. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the BZA hereby approves Special Use Permit case number V UP-2, subject to the following: 1. The applicants agree that the structure/addition shall be constructed in accordance with the footprint shown on the survey, and the architectural drawings attached to the staff report dated April 14, 2017, and that no enlargement of the structure/addition may be made in any dimension shown on the plat or architectural drawings. 2. The applicants shall obtain and provide to the Zoning Administrator one or more plats, which may include a wall check plat when the foundation is constructed and a final plat at the completion of the project, unless determined by the Zoning Administrator that such plats shall not be required. 3. The applicants agree that the side porch shall not be built over or further enclosed. 4. The applicants shall obtain a building permit to construct the structure permitted herein by April 19, 2018 or the Use Permit shall be null and void

V-11250-17-UP-2 231 N Edison St 13-046-055 Case Location(s) Scale: 1: 1,200.

They may not represent the latest survey and other information.

5 V UP N Edison St Case Location(s) Scale: 1: 1, Note: These maps are for property location assistance only. They may not represent the latest survey and other information. Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development County Use Only Date Placard Posted By Removed

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA

ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda Item V-11185-16-UP-1: Meeting of October 12, 2016 DATE: October 7, 2016 APPLICANT: LOCATION: ZONING: LOT AREA: GLUP DESIGNATION: Elizabeth Taylor