For Office Use Only CASE#_Ztfl8-00^-^ FEE PAID Zt^'^ ^!IL'J\T o4- \^ ^-o^ DATE For Office Use Only ZONE ^\ CRITICAL AREA: IDA LDA><RCA BMA: Yes NO. OF SIGNS / VARIANCE APPLICATION NOTE: This form can be downloaded to your computer and filled out utilizing Adobe Reader (or similar product). It can also be printed and filled out by hand. Applicant(s): Robert and Meredith Beach (Applicant must have a financial, contractual, or proprietary interest in the property) Property Address: 312 Riverview Trail, Annapolis, MD^A4Q]_ Property Location: 250. 85 feet of frontage on the (NW ) side of Riverview Trail t^_^_feet(s^ (Enter Street Name ] ) of (Nearest intersecting street) fs^^t^e ^CA/e^^i ^ca (Enter Street Name) 12-digit Tax Account Number 224006502900 _ Tax District ( ^_ )Council District 6 Waterfront Lot: Y J N ^J Comer Lot: Y[ N / Deed Title Reference Book:31764/Page: i88~ Zoning District R-l Area 14,326 Lot # 14-19 Tax Map 45 Block/Grid 3 Parcel 41. ( Sq Ft. ) Subdivision Name Epping Forest Description of Proposed Project and Variance Requested (Brief, detail fully in letter of explanation) Addition to an existing single family dwelling with less setbacks than required for a non-conforming lot The applicant hereby certifies that he or she has a financial, contractual, or proprietary interest in the property; that he or she is authorized to make this application; that the information shown on this application is correct; and that he or she will comply with all applicable regulations ofanne Arundel County, Maryland. ^~ Applicant's Signature "^ j ^ /^^ Owner's Signature ^Q..C Print Name Meredith Beach, Robert Beach Mailing Address 1755 Robinhood Rd City, State, Zip Work Phone 410-280-8850. 410-268-8816 Home Phone N/A Cell Phone 302-373-6766, 410-353-0061 Email Address meredithbeach@gmail.com Print Name Meredith Beach, Robert Beach Mailing Address 1755 RobinhoodRd City, State, Zip Work Phone 410-280-8850. 410-268-8816 Home Phone N/A Cell Phone 302-373-6766, 410-353-0061 Email Address robertjbeach@gmail.com * * * Below For Office Use Only * * * Application accepted by Anne Arundel County Office of Planning and Zoning: Variance to ^itpto ^ X. ^4-lZ. 7.01 g Initials \-e/hf> ^ea'^c^z^a 44^«x^, v(^i/cvs^ Date KGV us/uj/io
Robert & Meredith Beach 1755RobinhoodRd 410-353-0061 April 5, 2018 AnneArundel County Office, of Planning & Zoning 2664 Riva Road, 3rd Floor RE: Variance Request Epping Forest, Lots 14-19 312RiverviewTraiI Tax Map 45, Grid 3, Section A, Parcel 41 Tax Account # 02-240-0650-2900 [lots 14-15), 02-240-0650-3000 [lots 16-17), 02-240- 0650-1600 [lots 18-19) LETTER OF EXPLANATION To whom it may concern, Please find enclosed a plan titled SITE PLAN [312 RIVERVIEW TRAIL). This plan illustrates our intent to renovate an existing dwelling located at 312 Riverview Trail in the Epping Forest subdivision to become the principal residence of our young family. The lot at 312 Riveryiew Trail is zoned residential Rl, and located entirely within the LDA land use designation of the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area. The site has 250. 85' of frontage along Riverview Trail. The lot is currently improved with a single family dwelling, one shed, small patio, confined well, septic system, a driveway and other associated improvements. The site is extremely flat, mostly 2. 5% and no more than 4. 5% slope. The lot is non-conforming in size to the bulk regulation [14,326 sf versus the required 40,000 sf minimum for Rl) and is irregularly shaped. There are 25' setbacks to the front and rear property lines and 7' setbacks to the side yard. The site is located on the bend in a road, therefore approximately 82% of the property boundary is encumbered with 25' setbacks. We are proposing to construct additions to the existing single family dwelling. The additions are comprised of conditioned living space off the front and rear of the dwelling, a garage off the northeast side of the dwelling, and a screened porch off the southwest side of the dwelling. A second story will be added over the existing dwelling, as well. The existing house is approximately 1, 146 SF of finished space, with 1, 131 SF of unfinished basement. The proposed house would be +/- 2, 934SF [including 1, 803 SF lrt & 2nd Hoor additions), and the existing 1, 131 SF unfinished basement. The project will also include a proposed 555 SF garage and a 395 SF screened porch. A grading permit will not be required as disturbance is less than 5000 SF. Preserving existing trees, along with septic and well infrastructure was a primary concern during the planning phase of the project; therefore, the dwelling will first make use of existing lot coverage by adding a second floor. The additions to the rear and sides of the dwelling will honor the rear and side
setbacks respectively; only the front addition will require a setback variance. A screened porch will be added to the southwest side of the house. By locating a porch here, rather than additional living space, we are seeking to respect setbacks to the septic system and minimize disturbance to the tree root systems. The front setback zoning variance we are seeking will allow for additional conditioned living space at the front of the dwelling for a family room, which will be a focal point of the dwelling, and is vital common area for our young family. This will preserve the remaining rear yard as a safe play space for our young children. Due to the location of the existing dwelling, and the configuration of the front setback, a functional addition to the front of the dwelling is virtually impossible without a zoning variance. No Chesapeake Bay Critical Area variances are necessary. Please see the plan enclosed to understand better what we are proposing. Per this letter, plan, and application, we are requesting the following (we are not seeking a critical area variance, strictly a zoning variance):. A zoning variance of 9'1" to the 25-foot front lot line setback requirements of 18-4-501 to construct the proposed dwelling addition IS'll" from the front property line [20'8" from the street) We believe that this request meets all the requirements for a zoning variance: Code Article 18-16-305 (a) 1. 2. (c) Unique physical conditions - As previously mentioned the lot is irregularly shaped, the lot is much wider than it is deep and located along the bend in the road thus the 25' front and rear setbacks apply to 82% of the property lines i.e. there is only one side yard property line vs. 2 side yards typical of other adjacent properties. This also results in a much smaller building envelope. The addition is specifically located in the front yard in order to maintain safe play space in the rear yard for our small children since a large portion of the property line fronts the street. We are trying to be respectful of the environment and lot coverage by utilizing the existing footprint and largely expanding up vs. out even though we are able cover more of the site with impervious than we are proposing. The property is on septic and well. The existing septic system is located to the SW of the existing residence, and we are proposing a new BAT tank along with the required space for [4) additional reserve dry wells. All of these elements and their setbacks encumber basically the entire side yard making it impossible to put an addition too far in that direction while trying to respect the overall lot coverage. Exceptional circumstances - The irregular shape of the property, coupled with the application of a 25' setback [front & rear) to over 82% of the property boundary represents an unnecessary hardship. Furthermore, with the location of the existing well, the location of existing tress to be preserved, and the requirement to site a septic system, the available developable envelope of the property is small and irregular in shape. The decision to expand toward the road is governed by our desire to create a safe play area for our young children on the rear of the property. 1. Minimum Variance necessary - Only the Living Room expansion on the front of the dwelling requires a variance. The other additions honor the building restriction lines, and no
Chesapeake Bay Critical Area variances are necessary. Therefore, we feel the requested variance is the minimum necessary 2. The Granting of the Variance will not: i. alter the essential character of the neighborhood - Many development projects have been granted similar variances in this community. The proposed additions are modest in size, and will be harmonious with the architectural styles ofepping Forest. ii. substantially impair the appropriate use or development of adjacent property - Additions to the existing dwelling will not substantially impair the appropriate use or development of adjacent property. iii. reduce forest cover in the limited development and resource conservation area - appropriate woodland clearing mitigation will be applied during the permit process; therefore, the proposed development will not be contrary to acceptable clearing practices or reduce forest cover in the LDA or RCA of the Critical Area. iv. See iii v. be detrimental to the public welfare - The necessary view cones for drivers navigating the bend in the road will not be affected by the construction of the family room addition We appreciate your consideration, and we remain available to answer any other considerations or requests you may have. Respectfully, The Beach Family
Line Table NORTHING: 491235. 3^89 PROPERTV OF: Line # Direction Length L1 S52-06'59-W 3. 54' L2 S71-05'49"W 4. 12' L3 S80'41'59"W 4. 13' L4 S81-43'j9"W 13.03' EASTING:1446828.6li8 ROBERT & MEREDITH BEACH LIBER 19850, FOLI0154 TOTALAREA: 14, 326 S. F. 0.3289 OFANAC. REARYARDSEJJBACK / 4 --, PROPOSEDADDITION! I #312 ppqpp^dt' EXISTING ONESTOJ^YSIDINGWITH BASEMENT FIRfST FLOOR ELEVAl-ION IS 42. 75' GARAGE & SECOND St-Of^Y ADDITION! Ei. CAR PORT 8 CONCRETE ppo!t SED_SECONDSTORY ADDpO N ON EXIsflNG^OUSE PROPOSED ADDI PROPOSEDSTOOP& WALKWAY I PROPO SED EXPANDED DRIVEWAY 336-±TOA COR. @ DREVAR CIRCLE