ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda Item ‘V-10412-10-UP-1 Meeting of July 7, 2010 DATE: July 1, 2010 APPLICANT: Wael Sherman and Sandra Chesrown, LOCATION: 4603 19" Street North ZONING: “R-6,” One-family Dwelling District LOT ARE 9,000 Square Feet GLUP DESIGNATION: — “Low” 1-10 units per acre SUBJECT: To permit a setback of 10 ft from the N. Wakefield St. right of way instead of 25 ft as required, re L-story right side addition. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the attached Resolution approving the subject Use Permit, with conditions. ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS: For all one- and two-family dwellings and their accessory structures: No structure shall be located less than 25 feet from any street frontage. (Section 32, Subsection D-1e) EXISTING CONDITIONS: The subject property is a 75 foot wide comer lot containing 9,000 square feet of land area. The lot is zoned “R-6”, One-family dwelling districts. This zoning district permits one-family dwellings on lots that are a minimum of 60 feet wide and contain at Teast 6,000 square feet of land area. The General Land Use Plan (GLUP) designation is “Low”, 1-10 units per acre. The existing dwelling is loca:ed 35 feet from the 19" Street North right of way, approximately 14.5 feet from the North Wakefield Street right of way and 11.8 feet from side lot line. PREVIOUS BZA ACTIONS: None. PROPOSED CHANGES: The applicants propose to replace an existing sun porch with a larger 1-story addition. The proposed addition would measure approximately 15 feet by 25 feet. The addition would result in a setback of 10 feet from the North Wakefield Street right of way instead of 25 feet as required. 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? (Staff: Tony M. Burnette, Deputy Zoning Administrator, Zoning Adi V-10412-10-UP-1The proposed addition would be compatible with the surrounding neighborhood because the footprint size and placement are similar to structures on properties surrounding the subject property. The addition is modest in size. It would be closer to the North Wakefield Street right of way than the ex'sting dwelling, but only marginally so. There are other similar additions in the neighborhood. The proposal would not affect natural land form, historical features 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” for single family residences. The GLUP designation is “Low” 1-10 units per acre. The property is improved with a one-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 NEIGHBO! neighbors who support the proposal. ‘The applicants have submitted a petition signed by ppl pet igned by CONCLUSION: The proposal would be compatible with the development on the surrounding properties and in accordance with the County's master plans. Therefore, staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached Resolution approving the Use Permit. MOTION: I move that the Board of Zoning Appeals adopt the attached Resolution granting Use Permit V-10412-10-UP-1, subject to the conditions listed in the Resolution,RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Appeals (“BZA”) has held a duly advertised public hearing on July 7, 2010 on case number V-10412-10-UP-1 for a Special Exception Use Permit to permit a setback of 10 ft from the N. Wakefield St. right of way instead of 25 ft as required, 32, Subsections D.1.¢ and D.2.b of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to construct a 1-story right side addition at the property located at 4603 19" Street North; 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 wil! 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 the structures on the properties surrounding the property 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 a Special Exception Use Permit in case number V-10412-10-UP-L, subject to the following: 1, The applicant agrees 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 July 1, 2010 and that no enlargement of the structure/addition may be made in any dimension shown on the plat or architectural drawings. 2. The applicant shall obtain and provide to the Zoning Administrator a wall check plat, unless determined by the Zoning Administrator that a wall check plat shall not be required, at the time the foundation of the addition/structure is installed. The applicant shall obtain a building permit to construct the addition/structure permitted herein by July 7, 2011, or the Use Permit shall be null and void.Case No. Arlington County, Virginia SANDY CHESROWN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNI Permit #: ZADM10252 HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT —_¢PHD Case # PLANNING DIVISION ZONING ADMINISTRATION wae Ficael stron man 2) cos Sarett of Lot(s). aural Block_(G See. _—__subaivitn_ Werle, HiUs premises known as_ 41202 (9ttr St.N Civic Association i hereby apply fora Use Permit_“ Variance ___tection_Subsection of the Zoning Ordinance as contained in Lot Coverage: Existing Alo Vo A ZAA EE Proposed_BOTo 1 Z2UGS g Main Building Footprint: Existing 11. 9» 2 FADS Proposed_[S,3°7o 1 1300 st ‘Make checks payable ZONE, prorosat rien S/S/O reeperosiren $370, 70 crue no. Rl000e 3re?3 70.70 reasurer of Arlington County Lip_LTZOF daytime Telephone. Agent ConactIntvrmation; N/A sarwasabot necrivenpy__2)._(VoFoin | same Tite 2 Previous Case Address Zip. ‘Telephone (READ INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY) rev. 07/01/09Disclosure Statement TYPE OR PRINT IN INK Case No, Complete the following: 1, Description of the real estate affected List the addresses of all property that is affected by the apalication. Provide the lot, block, section, and sub-division of all parcels only if the properties have not been subdivided. Address(es), Le + Block J Lot(s) _ _ Section - Subdivision 2, Isthe owner of said realestate, a corporation whose stock is traded on a national or local stock exchange and having more than five hundred (500) shareholders? YES 1e"Yes," 3. __Listthe names, addresses, and nature of interest of ALL persons having equitable ownership of the real estate to be affected, including, in the case of corporate ownership, the names ef stockholders, officers, and directors; and of ALL parties in interest. (mo mote ye BATHROOM — 4’ 8 1/2” WIDE X 9 'L WITHA SHOWER, TOILET, SINK (THERE IS NO TOILET ON THE MAIN LEVEL) > HALL — OPENING FROM THE LIVING ROOM WITH TWO 4’ 10 '/" CLOSETS (ONE FOR COATS, AND ONE FOR UTILITY — VACUUM CLEANER, ETC) > FAMILY ROOM — GENERALLY 14’ x 16" ROOM (SIZE DIMINISHED BY EXISTING FIREPLACE 3UMP: FRONT BUMP-OUT REDUCED TO 10° WIDE) > ROOF, GUTTERS, WINDOW MULLIONS - TO MATCH ADDITIONS COMPLETED IN 2009 EXISTING HOUSE IS 1804 SF ON THE MAIN AND UFPER LEVELS WITHOUT THE BASEMENT. THE, ADDITION WILL MAKE THE TOTAL SQUARE FOOTAGE STILL UNDER 2200 SF; THUS, IT WILL, CONTINUE TO BE A MODERATELY SIZED HOUSE. ENERGY CONSERVATION GOALS ‘© REPLACE LEAKING WINDOWS WITH LOEWEN OR PLA ARCHITECTURAL SERIES (CASEMENT, ENERGY EFFICIENT, LOW E, ARSON INSULATING GLASS WITH INTEGRATED GRILLS & SIMULATED DIVIDED LITES/WOOD INTERIOR/ ALUMINUM CLAD EXTERIOR * ENERGY EFFICIENCY UTILIZING THE N/S ORIENTATION WITH 9 WINDOWS TO THE SOUTH AND EAST FOR PASSIVE SOLAR GAIN INFUSION OF NATURAL LIGHT INTO THE SPACES INCLUDING 1 ADDITIONAL WINDOW TO THE NORTH/REAR GARDEN ENERGY EFFICIENT HEAT PUMP ANALYZING POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE SOLAR HOT WATER HEATER HIGHEST LEVEL OF INSULATION (JAMB 6 9/16") IN CEILING, WALLS, FLOOR HIGH EFFICIENCY LIGHTING AND CEILING FAN JAMES HARDIE SHINGLE SIDING WATER CONSERVATION GOALS ‘WATER EFFICIENT BATHROOM (FAUCET, SHOWER HEAD, AND DUAL FLUSH TOILET) * RAIN BARREL TO BE LOCATED NEAR HEAT PUMP (EASTERN CORNER)COPYRIGHT SCAATZ SURVEYS — THIS IG & SERVICE OOGIMENT AND IS VALID FOR SIX MONTHS FROM OATE ISSUED ‘THIS SURVEY HAS PERFORMED ACCORDING TO Tre STANIAAOS SET FORTH IN VIAGINIA CODE SECTION 5d. 1=407" PROPERTY OF THE C.J. 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THE CURRENT SUN PORCH HAS BROKEN WINDOWS AND GUTTERS, AND THE NEW CONSTRUCTION WILL GREATLY MPRCWE THE VALUE OF THEIR HOME AND. THE STREET, AS WELL. THE DESIGN IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE HISTORIC CHARACTER OF ‘THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND | URGE THE BZA TC APPROVE THEIR APPLICATION, SINCERELY, SUSAN & JIM WARD 4602 19" STREET N. (NEIGHBOR DIRECTLY ACROSS 19" STREET TO THE SOUTH) ode Wad fo Bkivhid ff e-lasv MAME DATE PHIL HAY & ANNE CRONIN NEXT DOOR ACROSS WAKEFIELD STUB 10 THE EAST) | | < [1 [2216 Nave V id DATE ELLEN STANLEY & BOB BOOTH 4534 19™ STREET N. (NEIGHBOR KITTY CORT ral aca esl 5[1 [10 ¥ DATE oO REBECCA DELANEY REELN, 4609 19™S) , (hijsnbon next oy To THE WESE Ghloeoe Fila Sfaso oa NaiNote: These maps ar for property locaton assistance ony. “Ter may no represen he est survey ond other information. C: Location(s) Department of Community Planning, Housing and Development Planning Division