ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA

Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda Item V-I0420-10-UP-l

Meeting of July 7, 2010

DATE: July 1, 2010

APPLICANT:

LOCATION:

ZONING:

LOT AREA:

GLUP DESIGNATION:

Michael and Virginia Norelli 2120 South Columbus Street

"R-6," One-family Dwelling District 6,000 Square Feet

"Low" 1-10 units per acre

SUBJECT: To permit a setback of 17.5 ft from the S Columbus St right of way instead of 21 ft as required, re covered front porch and steps.

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-le)

EXISTING CONDITIONS: The subject property is a 60-foot wide interior lot containing 6,000 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 least 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 located 21 feet from the 25.2 feet from the South Columbus Street right of way, 11.9 feet from the right side lot line and approximately 14 feet from the left side lot line.

PREVIOUS BZA ACTIONS: None.

PROPOSED CHANGES: The applicants propose to construct a covered front porch. The proposed porch would measure approximately 6 feet by 30 feet. The porch and front steps would result in a setback of 17.5 feet from the South Columbus Street right of way instead of 21 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 Administration V -10420-1O-UP-l

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. There are few such porches in the neighborhood. Most houses have a covered or uncovered stoop. However, the proposal is a modest one and the encroachment into the setback is minor. The applicants have submitted a petition from neighbors who support the proposal. 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 NEIGHBORS: The applicants have submitted a petition and one letter signed by neighbors who support the proposal.

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-10420-1O-UP-1, subject to the conditions listed in the Resolution.

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RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the Board of Zoning Appeals ("BZA") has held a duly advertised public hearing on July 7,2010 on case number V-10420-10-UP-1 for a Special Exception Use Permit to permit a setback of 17.5 ft from the S Columbus St right of way instead of 21 ft as required, by Section 32, Subsection D .. of the Arlington County Zoning Ordinance to construct a covered front porch and steps at the property located at 2120 South Columbus Street;

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 will 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-10420-10-UP-1, 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.

3. 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.

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Question #1. What positive or negative affects the proposal will have on the health and safety of the persons residing in the neighborhood.

Answer #1. It will have positive affects on the neighborhood such as being able to get out of the inclimate weather, such as 911 responders, mailmen and delivery people. It will also allow us to be outside and enjoy our neighbors and neighborhood more as a lot of our other neighbors have done in adding porches to the front of their homes. We do not believe that this will cause any negative affects on the neighborhood as other neighbors have added porches and we have not seen or heard of any negative affects. Also, by adding the porch, we will be increasing the value of our home and the neighborhood.

Question #2. What positive or negative affects the proposal will have on public welfare and properties of the neighborhood.

Answer #2. We believe that the addition of a front porch as our other neighbors have done will enhance the curb appeal of our home in the neighborhood. It will also have a positive affect on neighbors and us by entering on the porch and being able to be out of inclimate weather, such as rain, lighting, snow, etc.

Question #3. Whether the proposal of the contract will be in conflict of the purpose of the master and land use and zoning related policies of the county.

Answer#3. We will have 17.5 yards from the curb after the front porch is added allowing for ample front yard and green space.

Question #4. Whether or not the proposal will promote compatibility development with the surrounding neighbors, ie. The structures overall foot print size in placement are similar to the structures on the proposition surrounding the lot in question: and whether the proposal will help to preserve the natural land form and historical fixtures such as significant trees or foliage.

Answer #4. We will be in keeping with the preserve of natural land form by adding new foliage and a new tree to enhance the beauty of the house and yard.

Thank you for your consideration in granting the use permit to enhance our home and neighborhood.

Mr. Michael Anthony Norelli 2120 S. Columbus Street Arlington, Va. 22206 703-671-3791 (home) 571-2367-1834 (cell)

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To Arlington County

My neighbors, Mike and Ginni Norelli, requested a letter reference the new proposed porch for their residence, 2120 S. Columbus St.

I have looked at the plans for the porch and think it would be a wonderful and welcome addition to the neighborhood. A porch such as this adds to the feel of community and encourages interaction between neighbors.

I support the porch addition as designed. If there are any questions, my cell number is 478-714-1170. Thank you.

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