Submitted by: Jim Chandler
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Action
Item Title:
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Zoning Variance Request V-2-20 - 3900 Jefferson Street, Hyattsville
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Suggested Action:
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I move that the City Council authorize the Mayor to send correspondence to the Prince George's County Board of Zoning Appeals stating the City of Hyattsville's support for Variance Request V-2-20, a request of 11 feet front building line width, 3 feet front street line width, 5 feet front yard depth, and 7% net lot coverage for subject property located at 3900 Jefferson Street, Hyattsville.
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Summary Background:
The applicant, 6Fifty Realty Group, has applied to the Prince George’s County Board of Zoning Appeals for a zoning variance to validate existing conditions (front yard building line, lot width-building, and lot width-street) and obtain a building permit for a proposed two-story dwelling with basement, two-car garage, balcony and deck on a R-55 zone (One-Family Detached Residential) property. Specific violations of the Zoning Ordinance are outlined below:
• Section 27-442(d)(Table III) prescribes that each lot shall have a minimum width of 65 feet measured along the front building line and 45 feet measured along the front street line.
• Section 27-442(e)(Table IV) prescribes that each lot shall have a front yard at least 25 feet in depth.
• Section 27-442(c)(Table II) prescribes that not more than 30% of the net lot area shall be covered by buildings and off-street parking.
Variances of 11 feet front building line width, 3 feet front street line width, 5 feet front yard depth, and 7% net lot coverage are requested.
Next Steps:
No additional action is required.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support of V-2-20, consistent with the City’s Variance Policy.
Community Engagement:
The Prince George’s County Board of Zoning Appeals has scheduled a public hearing on March 25, 2020 to consider this variance request. The applicant requested, and was granted, a continuance in order for the City Council to comment on this application.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A