05-26-15 Agenda, Packet & Committee Meeting Notice

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7) If applicable, a detailed description and the purpose of the variance(s) being requested: (See attached Conceptual Exhibit drawing) I ) From the required lot width for a single family dwelling of 40 feet to 29 feet for Parcels B & F 2) From the required 25 foot front yard setback to a 15 foot setback for all lots; and 3) From the required side yard of five (5) feet or 10% of lot width, whichever is greater, to a side yard setback of 4 feet for all lots 8) A statement on how each of the following standards for the granting of variances is met: (a) The approval will not be injurious to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community: The reduced setbacks and lot width allow homes to be built in the development that will be consistent with the adjacent neighborhoods. (b) The use and value of the area adjacent to the property included in the variance will not be affected in a substantially adverse manner; The parcels are currently vacant with adjacent parcels being mixed zoning of residential, mixed use and light industrial The Petitioner is proposing to construct new homes that would be consistent in size and value of other homes in the area. The surrounding property value will not be affected adversely, only improved due to commitment to the redevelopment of the neighborhood. (c) The strict application of the terms of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulties in the use of the property: Requiring to abide by the existing required lot width and front and side yard setback requirements would result in practical difficulties since the proposed house plans would not fit on the proposed lots and the overall project would not be able to sustain the housing density required for the overall project. 9) If not clearly shown on the Preliminary Site Plan, a site plan showing the requested variances shall also be submitted. 10) Applications for subdivisions should be obtained from the office of the Area Plan Commission. 11) Attached, and made a part of this PETITION, is: (a) a list of names and addresses of all property owners, and the tax key numbers for all properties within 300 feet of the petition property; (b) six (6) site plans; and (c) addressed, stamped envelopes for all property owners within 300 feet of the petition property.