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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPermit Miscellaneous 1992-2-21 ffFf(1 C-{1J1'L.e../tlT t-r , . . NOTICE OF DECISION - CITY OF SPRINGFIELD S/3 c....O/OYlI'CJ. Date of Decision February 21, 1992 Request 'Modification of Provisions - Height Standards for Accessory Structures in the Low; Density Residential District. Applicant , Richard F Sanders (Jo. No. 92-01-15) Location of Property \573 Colonial Drive - Assessor's Map 17-03-22-12 Tax Lot 1500' Description of Requested Modification An exiting accessory structure is 18" taller than the attendant single family home. Expansion of the accessory structure at its' current height requires a Modification of Provisions as accessory structures are limited to height of the primary building (dwelling). Criteria of Approval for Modification of Provisions (ref. Section 11.030 of the Springfield Development Code (SDC)) (1) Modification standard of that: of Provisions. The this Code involving up Director may adjust to a 20% reduction or any quantitative increase provided (a) Locational or dimensional problems have been identified; and (b) The proposed adjustment is the minimum/maximum necessary to alleviate the identified dimensional or locational problem; and (c) There are no adverse affects on neighboring properties; and (d) Public safety will not be compromised. This decision is based on findings in response to these criteria as follows: (a) Locational or dimensional problems have been identified; The existing accessory structure has a constant roof height of 18 feet and 4 X 12 pitch. The highest point of the dwelling is 16'6". Reducing the height of the addition to the accessory structure to match the height of the dwelling would require either a change in pitch or a substantial reduction in the width of the addition. Adding 1'6" to the height of the house would be an exercise in waste. (b) The proposed adjustment is the minimum/maximum necessary to alleviate the identified dimensional or locational problem; . . The height and pitch applicant is not seeking of the addition Imatches the existing structure. The to add to the height of the building with this addition. (c) There are no adverse affects on neighboring properties. The property is 250 feet deep and 200 feet wide along Colonial Drive. The addition is behind the house and 215 feet from Colonial Drive. Although the addition is setback the minimum 5 feet from the rear property line, adjoining property' is south of the building therefore solar access is not at issue. There are no structures within 400' 'along the south, 50' along the east, and 140 feet north and west. The use of the addition will be as a storage shed, consistent with the activities and materials normally found in .residential districts. (d) Public safety will not be compromised. The addition is on private property and is not approved for uses that would attract or require public attendance.' Decision The requested Modification of Provisions is found to be consistent with the criteria of Section 11.030(1) of, the Springfield Development Code and is hereby approved without conditions. Additional Information The application, all documents and evidence relied upon are available for inspection at the Development Services Department, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield, eR at not cost and copies will be provided at reasonable cost. Please contact Greg Mott in the Planning Division for additional assistance. Appeal Any decision ,of the Director affecting property outside of the City limits may be appealed to the Springfield Hearings efficial. The appeal must be submitted to the Development Services Department effice within 10 calendar days of the Director's decision. The appeal must identify the application and date of decision, a statement of how the party is affected by the decision and specific grounds of appeal. For further information concerning the requirements of appeal, please contact the Planning Division, 225 Fifth Street, Springfield OR 97477, or phone 726-3759.