Submitted by: At the Request of the City Administrator
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Zoning Variance Request V-89-24 - 4100 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville
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Suggested Action:
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I move the City Council authorize the Mayor to send a letter of support to the Board of Zoning Appeals for the subject property at 4100 Hamilton Street, Hyattsville (V-89-24). The purpose of the zoning variance request is to validate existing conditions of lot width at the building line, side street yard depth and waiver of accessory building location requirement to enable the construction of a third-floor addition on an existing 3- story single-family dwelling.
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Summary Background:
The petitioner(s), Sarah Christine Lee and Giovanni Luca Ciampaglia has made an appeal to the Prince George’s County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) for a zoning variance to validate existing conditions (lot width, side street yard depth, accessory building locations). The petitioner(s) request a variance for side yard width and a waiver of the accessory building location requirement to obtain a building permit to construct a 22.4’x26’ third floor dormer addition.
Under the RSF-65 zoning district the subject parcel is required to comply with the prescribed dimensional regulations. Built in 1924, the subject property maintains a pre-existing width of 62.5t, where 65ft is required, a non-conforming side street yard width of 17ft where a minimum of 25ft is required and a residential storage shed where all accessory structures are prohibited in the required front yard under the provisions of the zoning code. These existing conditions create a degree of non-conformity impacting the petitioner’s ability to comply.
Next Steps:
No additional action is required.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Community Engagement:
The BZA hearing was held on January 7, 2025, and the Board is awaiting a recommendation from the City Council, prior to issuing a decision.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A