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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZoning for 2-family residence r:( BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS APPEALS PAGE SIX JUL-r 15~ 1987 m::ETrNG ~ 1710 WEst~ StE$ET - Mohammad Farsad Mr. Lamine explained the applicant is requesting a variance to construct a 2nd stor~ addition in order to convert a single story single family home to a ttvo family residence with a 7 ft. 11" side yard setback and with a 5~452 sq. ft. lot; whereas the Ordinance requires a 7.5 ft. side yard setback and a 6,000 sq. ft. lot. Mr. Farsad stated the house does not have a basement and their house is only 26 'x26'. I live with my sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew. Mr. Nitkowski said that is a very small house. Mr. Neu asked with a slab foundation? Mr. Farsad replied yes, with walls made of cement block. Mr. Nitkowski said he is concerned about being a 2 family house. Mr. James Manske came forward to represent tbe following persons: Dave Burns, 1714 Western St.; Larry Olson, 1720 ~vestern St.; Richard Marks, 1713 Western St.; Ann Schipper, 1717 Western St.; Mr. & Mrs. Raymos, 1703 Western St.; and Walter Hansen 718 Hobbs Ave. Mr. Manske stated all of these people object to allowing a two family situation on this lot. It is a single family area. It is my understanding that Mr. Farsad does not own the home. Also this Wasbl.li1.ton a concrete slab and placed on a very small lot. It is extremely crowded over there. Theneighbors are not very happy with the way the current occupants are handling the situation. They think they are running an auto business over there. they als~ feel tbat the blacktop at 1713 Western was torn up because of a1.l the co~otion On the subject property. There is one unlicensed vehicle on the property. the neighbors feel that to double the family situation will double the problems already there. He stated hardship. variance. because he further that this is a situation where we do not All the neighbors but one in the area object to The immediate neighbor does object but I am not does not want to get involved. feel there is any this proposed representing him Mr. Nitkowski stated a two family dwelling in that neighborhood would cause a lot of problems to develop. Mr. Lamine said the records that he checked show the homes as being one family. Mr. Nitkowski asked you are not an owner yet? Mr. McGee stated we have addressed many situations where people place offers to buy conditional on the passing of a variance. Mr. Manske stated you have to keep the character of the neighborhood in mind. People purchased their homes with the intent of living in a one family neighborhood. When Mr. Kubasta purchased this property he knew what he was getting. '(':3 BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS APPEALS. PAGE FIVE JULY 15~ 1987 MEETING Mr. Lamine stated the layout of the house is somewhat unusual. Mr. McGee asked what is the hardship here? Ms. Hintz stated the whole house is small. Mr. Nitkowskisaid you must look at the character of the neighborhood too. Mr. Joseph Dimpfl, 1040 Bowen Street, stated everything the Wagners have done to their property has enhanced the neighborhood. The existing shrubbery will still be there. Motion by Nitkowski to move approval of a variance to construct a building addition to the south side of the hOIlle with a 5 ft. side yard setback. Seconded by Neu. Motion carried 4-1 (McGee). Regarding the findings of fact, Ms. Hintz stated this is an old home that predates the Ordinance. It is also a corner lot that is so situated that green space is evident. The intrusion i!'i for only 21 feet of the house and the house is 50 ft. back f1:'om the road. The negative impact on the neighborhood will barely be detected. This 1.S a "riice uprove}i1eri.f on the home. Mr. McGee stated he did not feel that a hardship was demonstrated. I felt they could extend the living space into the patio area. The desire does not constitute a hardship. V. 808. WAUGOO . AVENUE - James E. Schreiber Mr. Lamine explained the applicant is requesting a variance to convert a single family residence to a two family residence with a 6ft. side yard set!'ack; whereas the Ordinance requires a 7~ ft. minimum side yard setback. Lisa O'Kon, 808 Waugoo Ave., stated the only thing Jim wants to do is put an apartment upstairs. We just want to add a stairway to the upstairs. There is already a fence where the property lines are. The fence is 8 ft. in back of the house and back of garage for 12 ft. Mr. Neu asked how old is the house? Ms. O'Kon replied 80-100 years. Mr. McGee asked where will the stairs be placed? Ms O'Kon replied the stairway will be in the front of the house and on the inside. Motion by Nitkowski to move approval of a variance to convert a single family residence to a two family residence with a 6 ft. side yard setback. Seconded by Neu. Motion carried 5-0. Regarding the findings of fact, Mr. Neu stated the conversion will not make any changes in the exterior and there will be no further setbacks. There are older homes in the neighborhood and this will not have any negative impact on the neighborhood. I think this will be a common occurrence. !:.:"I ::; BOARD O'F ZONING APPEALS APPEALS PAGE SEVEN JULY 15~ 1987 !-!BETING Ms. Hintz stated there is a 10% deficiency in the lot size. Is that too big a deviance to consider when a duplex goes up? Mr. McGee stated I have a lot more problems with the 10% deficiency. How many square fE!et is enough square feet? \ Discussion ensued regarding various zoning districts required various square footages. Mr. McGee stated he would urge this Board to be consistent. Mr. Nitkowski stated we always take into consideration the impact on the neighborhood. Mr. Lamine stated being substandard in size relates to the green area needed. Mr. 'Farsad asked would rooms added behind the house be allowed1 Mr. McGee stated we have approved variances in the past for people. You could extend your structure to the back or upward without converting it to a two family residence. But I do not see how you could build above or on the side of it. Mr. Lamine stated the plans would have to be approved by the building inspector. Motion by Nitkowski to move approval of a variance to construct a 2nd story addition in order to convert a single story single family home to a two family residence with a 7 ft. 11 in. side yard setback and with a 5,452 lot. Seconded by Hintz. Motion denied 1-4 (Hintz). Regarding the findings of fact, Ms. Hintz stated she does not find a 10% deviation in the lot size to be a serious detriment. New construction has apartments the size that this would be. Mr. Nitkowski stated there was no hardship proven. There being no further business~ the meeting adjourned. Respectfully submitted, CITY OF OSHKOSH -- ,,.. . 1-~. /.. Chuck Lamine Principal Planner