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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem IIIPLAN COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AUGUST 18, 2020 ITEM III: RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS VARIANCE TO ALLOW A SIDELIGHT CLOSURE ON THE FRONT FACADE AT 1027 MOUNT VERNON STREET GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: Jeremy Herzog Owner: Peter Henkle Action(s) Requested: The applicant is requesting approval of a variance from the City's Residential Design Standards to allow a sidelight closure on the front facade at 1027 Mount Vernon Street. Applicable Ordinance Provision the Variance is being requested: Code Reference Regulation 30-241(B)(3) Existing door openings on front facades shall not be closed or filled. Property Location and Background: The subject property is a residential lot approximately 7,920 square feet in area. The property contains a 1,366 square -foot single family residential structure built in 1903 according to the City of Oshkosh Assessor website. The subject property and immediate surrounding properties are single-family and zoned Two Flat Residential 10 (TR-10). The subject property holds similar character to the surrounding properties. The applicant visited Planning Services in July 2020 to discuss a violation notice that was received from the Inspections Division. The proposed work includes the closure of two sidelights adjacent to the door and replacement of all front windows. The windows will be comparable in size. A design standards variance is required for sidelight closure. Subject Site Existing Land Use Zoning Single -Family Residential TR-10 Adjacent Land Use and Zoning Existing Uses Zoning North Single -Family Residential TR-10 South Single -Family Residential TR-10 East Single -Family Residential TR-10 West Single -Family Residential TR-10 Comprehensive Plan Land Use Recommendation Land Use ITEM III 1027 Mount Vernon St. - Design Standards Variance Paqe 1 Light Density 2040 Land Use Recommendation Residential VARIANCE CRITERIA The City's Zoning Ordinance establishes design standards for single and two-family homes with the overall purpose/intent to: "Maintain the basic architectural quality of residences within the community, to minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties and neighborhoods resulting from architectural and building construction practices that may detract froln the character and appearance of the neighborhood as a whole, and to ensure compatible design between existing and new homes. " The standards apply to all single and two-family structures within the City and include standards for front facades of these structures. Standards require property owners to maintain window and door openings on front facades. The intent of both applicable ordinance standards is to maintain some architectural integrity and prevent the creation of blank, monotonous front facades. The Plan Commission is authorized to grant variances from the strict application of the standards when it is determined that one or more of the following apply: 1. The variance will not be contrary to the public interest. 2. Substantial justice will be done by granting the variance. 3. The variance is needed so that the spirit of the ordinance is observed. 4. Due to special conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance will result in unnecessary hardship. 5. The variance will not allow an alteration of a historic structure, including its use, which would preclude its continued designation as a historic structure. ANALYSIS The applicant is requesting a design standards variance for a sidelight closure on the front facade. Though the applicant will remove the sidelight opening, the proposed front windows will have minimal change in size amounting in less 10% change. The door is proposed to increase in size and the area where the sidelights were will be covered with matching siding material and white framing. ITEM III 1027 Mount Vernon St. - Design Standards Variance Paqe 2 The previous and proposed front fagade window and door sizes are as follows: Door/Window Openings Previous Size (w) x (h) New Size (w) x (h) Change Opening 1 (sidelight) 13.5"x 82.5" 8 3/4'x 82.5" 54% decrease Opening 2 (sidelight) 13.5"x 82.5" 8 3/4"x 82.5" 54% decrease Opening 3 (door) 30"x 80" 36"x 80" 17% increase Staff evaluated the project's impact on the design of the home as it relates to the purpose and intent of the residential design standards. The standards relate to preserving the home's architectural integrity and the potential impact on adjacent properties, the neighborhood character and "curb appeal" of the block. In working with the applicant, staff considered: The intention of ordinance which is to prevent architecturally plain, featureless front facades. Architectural features found on homes surrounding the subject site. Information provided by the applicant. After evaluation, staff is supportive of the variance request and believes that this work will not compromise the architectural integrity of the house. Staff believe the applicant provided sufficient documentation showing the overall plans for this project and believes that the overall remodel will enhance the curb appeal and value, when completed. The new design will complement the architectural styles found in the neighborhood and add value to the home. ITEM III 1027 Mount Vernon St. - Design Standards Variance Paqe 3 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of a variance from the City's Residential Design Standards to allow for sidelight closure with the following conditions and finding: Conditions: 1. Variance is only for the closure of the sidelights and the owner/applicant shall file separate design standards variance requests for any future window/door closures on the frontfagade. 2. All work shall be completed according to the plans and elevations provided. Finding: The variance will not be contrary to the public interest. ITEM III 1027 Mount Vernon St. - Design Standards Variance Paqe 4 City yfi Oshkosh GUIDELINES USED BY THE PLAN COMMISSION WHEN REVIEWING VARIANCE REQUESTS TO THE CITY OF OSHKOSH DESIGN STANDARDS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 30-240 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS The City of Oshkosh Plan Commission meets on the I It and 3,d Tuesday of each month at 4:00 P.M. in Room 404 of City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Application deadline is approximately 20 days prior to a meeting at 12:00 NOON. Please confirm the application deadline and Plan Commission schedule with Planning Division staff. Variance Criteria: The design standards variance request must demonstrate that at least one of the following criteria applies: 1) The intent of the standards in this Section have been incorrectly interpreted. (Example: The design standard(s) are being incorrectly regulated and the proposed project does not run contrary to the intent of the Municipal Code) 2) The standards in this Section do not apply to the project. (Example: The location of the project is not visible from the street and therefore will not detract from the character of the original house, the neighborhood or the curb appeal of the block) 3) The enforcement of the standards in this Section cause unnecessary hardship. (Example: The design standards requirements cause unreasonable and over burdensome difficulty in carrying out improvements to the property) Application Submittal Requirements: The following must be submitted in order for your application to be accepted: i' Complete the attached application form. Both the owner and applicant must sign the application form, if different. Answer all applicable questions on the application form. A site plan drawn to scale depicting all structures, lot lines, streets, and distances from the structures to the property lines. Photograph(s) of the existing facades along with elevation plan(s) or illustrations of the proposed project. C Product/manufacturer specification sheet for materials included within the scope of the project. ❑ Any other supporting documentation you feel is relevant, necessary or as may be required by staff. Plan Commission Review and Action: Once all required information is received with your application submittal, city staff will review the variance request and formulate a staff recommendation, which will be included within a written staff report to the Plan Commission. Staff may require additional information or material from the applicant as needed to sufficiently analyze the request and prepare their recommendation. When all needed information is supplied, a Plan Commission review and action date will be scheduled. Prior to the scheduled Plan Commission review and action on the variance request, a meeting notice will be sent to the applicant and/or owner as well as all surrounding property owners. The staff report that explains the request and contains staff recommendations) will be available approximately one week before the scheduled Plan Commission meeting. It is highly recommended that the applicant and/or property owner attend the Plan Commission meeting where the item will be discussed to present their variance request and answer any questions that may arise. if the applicant and/or representative fail to appear, the Plan Commission may choose to act on the item (approve, approve with conditions, or deny), or they may choose to postpone/table action on the item to a future meeting. If you have any questions about the design standards variance application form, or the process of obtaining a variance, please contact the Planning Services Division at (920) 236-5059. Paqe 5 Please Type or Print in BLACK INK Petitioner: Petitioner's Address: Telephone #: () CITY OF OSHKOSH APPLICATION FOR DESIGN STANDARD VARIANCE REVIEW City: city rw of Oshkosh Date: State: ip: Other Contact # or Email: Status of Petitioner (Please Check): ❑ wner' Vepresell ❑ Tenant :❑ ProspectBuyer Petitioner's Signature (required): 7Date: PROPERTY OWIJ N FORMATION Telephone #: ( c 1-0i k Fox:( Other Contact # or Email: Ownership Status (Please Check): fendividual ❑ Trust ❑ Partnership ❑ Corporation Property Owner Consent: (required) By signature hereon, I/We acknowledge that City officials and/or employees may, in the performance of their functions, enter upon the property to inspect or gather other information necessary to process this application understand that all meeting dates are tentative and may be postponed by the Planning Services Division for incomplete submissions or other aq(M istrative reasons. Property Owner's Signature: SITE INFORMATION Jill Y 1 i ��`c�« /f fll M M. 1 FA - • • • - >. In order to be granted a variance, each applicant must be able to prove, in the judgment of the Oshkosh Plan Commission, that at least one of the following criteria applies: 1) The intent of the standards have been incorrectly interpreted 2) The standards do not apply to the project 3) The enforcement of the standards cause unnecessary hardship I also Paqe 6 1. Explain in detail your proposed plans and why a variance is necessary: 2. Describe how the variance would not have an adverse effect on surrounding properties or K� Describe in detail the materials and construction methods that the proposed project would use. Attach any supplementary information including, but not limited to, material data sheets, pAuct ipforrQation, supplem"I photograph ,elevatiop plan(s) and site plan(s): N� Paqe 7 4. Describe why the intent of the design standards have been incorrectly interpreted (if S. Describe why the design standards do not apply to this particular project (if applicable): 6. 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