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AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
DECEMBER 19, 2019
LAKEWOOD CITY HALL 

Pre-Review Meeting
6:00 P.M.
EAST CONFERENCE ROOM 

REVIEW MEETING
6:30 P.M.
AUDITORIUM 

Roll Call

Approve the minutes of the November 21, 2019 meeting 

Opening Remarks

OLD BUSINESS
Docket No. 11-32-19
1302 Westlake Avenue

Chad Thompson, Devolver Corporation, applicant proposes constructing a new two-family structure on a 3,500 sq. ft lot. The proposed structure would cover 980 Sq. Ft. and the rear of the structure would be 19 feet from the rear property line. The foundation of the front porch would be 12 feet from the public right of way. To build the structure as proposed will require 5 variances. Property is located in the R2 Single and Two-Family Residential District.

First Variance: Maximum lot coverage for a primary structure is 25% of the 3,500 SQ. Ft. lot or 875 Sq. Ft.. The first variance request is to exceed maximum lot coverage by a primary structure by 105 Sq. Ft. and cover 28% of the total lot. Section 1123.07(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Second Variance: The primary structure’s rear foundation wall is required to be 40 feet or more from the rear property line. The second variance request is to place the rear foundation wall at 19 feet from the rear property line reducing the depth of the rear yard by 21 feet. Section 1123.07(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Third Variance: The primary structure’s front foundation wall is required to be placed at or behind the Building Line, which on the west side of Westlake Avenue is 20 feet from the public right of way. The third variance request is to reduce the depth of the front yard by 8 feet by placing the front foundation wall 12 feet from the public right of way. Section 1123.07(Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Fourth Variance: No measurement has been provided for the height of the primary structure. Before the meeting the applicant is to supply the elevation showing the height of the structure and if it is in excess of 35 feet the applicant must request a variance. Section 1123.05(a) (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Fifth Variance: No measurement has been provided for the height of the accessory structure. Before the meeting the applicant is to supply the elevation showing the height of the structure and if it is in excess of 15 feet (calculated height) the applicant must request a variance. Section 1123.05(a) (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

NEW BUSINESS
Docket No. 12-33-19
1210 West Clifton Boulevard

Property owners Robert E. and Laura Ann E. Dezort propose the demolition of the existing two cargarage and small addition and the reconstruction of a two-story two-car garage and a 120 square foot addition. The proposed garage would cover 646 sq. ft.  of the rear yard and be placed 1 foot from the side and rear lot lines. The proposed garage would be 16 feet 9 inches tall(calculated height) .The proposed single-story addition is 8 feet wide and 15 feet long. The addition would reduce the rear yard setback to 36.5 feet and exceed the allowable primary lot coverage by 134.5 sq. ft. Property is located in the R1M Single Family Medium Density Residential District.

First Variance: The lot size is 6,582 square feet. With the proposed addition the total primary lot coverage will exceed the allowable 25% (1,660 sq. ft) by an additional 2%(134.5 sq. feet) . First variance request is to exceed maximum primary lot coverage by an additional 2% or 134.5 sq. ft. for a total primary lot coverage of 27%. Section 1121.09(a) (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Second Variance: The proposed addition reduces the rear yard setback from the required 40 feet to 36.5 feet. The Second variance request is to reduce the rear yard setback by 3.5 feet. Section 1121.07 (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Third Variance: The proposed garage exceeds the allowable rear lot coverage of 480 sq. ft by 168 sq. ft to cover 37% of the rear yard. The rear lot area is calculated as 1,734 sq. ft.  The third variance request it to exceed maximum rear lot coverage by 168 sq. ft. Section 1121.09(c) (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Fourth Variance: The proposed garage has a calculated height of 16 feet and 9 inches. The maximum allowable calculated height for an accessory structure is 15 feet. The fourth variance request is to exceed maximum allowable height of an accessory structure by 21”for a total calculated height of 16 feet 9 inches. Section 1121.05(b) (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Fifth Variance: The proposed garage will be located 1 foot from the rear property line. Wooden garages must be located 3 feet from the rear property line. Fifth variance request is to reduce the side yard setback for an accessory structure to 1 foot. Section 1121.10(1)(a) (Ord. 32-16.  Passed 9-6-2016.)

Sixth Variance: The proposed garage will be located 1 foot from the rear property line. Wooden garages must be located 3 feet from the rear property line. Fifth variance request is to reduce the side yard setback for an accessory structure to 1 foot. Section 1121.10(1)(a) (Ord. 32-16.  Passed 9-6-2016.)

ADJOURN