Submitted by: At the Request of the City Administrator
Submitting Department: Community & Economic Development
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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Board of Zoning Appeals Variance (V-46-21): 5723 39th Avenue, Hyattsville
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Suggested Action:
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I move the City Council authorize the Mayor to provide correspondence to the Prince George's County Board of Zoning Appeals in support of zoning variance application V-46-21, a variance request of 1.45 feet side yard width and 6.5% net lot coverage are for the subject property at 5723 39th Avenue, Hyattsville.
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Summary Background:
The applicants have applied to the Prince George’s County Board of Zoning Appeals for a zoning variance to validate existing conditions (side yard width and net lot coverage). Specific violations of the Zoning Ordinance are outlined below:
• Section 27-442(e)(Table IV) states each lot shall have a side yard at least 7 feet in width.
• Section 27-442(c)(Table II) states that not more than 30% of the net lot area shall be covered by buildings and off-street parking.
Variances of 1.45 feet side yard width and 6.5% net lot coverage are being requested.
The property is within the R-55 Property Zone (One-Family Detached Residential) and the City of Hyattsville Ward 2. The subject property contains a two-story single-family detached dwelling. The applicant is requesting the validation of existing conditions to obtain a new driveway permit.
As per City Code, impervious surfaces may not cover more than 25% of a front yard. City Staff has estimated that the applicant is proposing impervious surface cover approximately 28.5% of the property’s front yard. Calculations and diagram can be found on the proceeding page. City Staff does not anticipate any major issues with allowing an additional 3.5% impervious surface cover on the property.
Next Steps:
Correspondence on behalf of the City Council will be signed by the Mayor and submitted to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA).
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Staff recommends the City Council support the applicant’s variance request of 1.45 feet side yard width. The footage requested is nominal and the driveway cannot be reasonably moved to accommodate the required side yard width.
Additionally, Staff recommends the City Council support the applicant’s variance of 6.5% net lot coverage. The additional lot coverage is likely due to the length of the proposed driveway; however, the extensive length is needed to reach the existing garage located in the rear of the property. City Staff does not anticipate any major issues with the slight increase in lot coverage.
Community Engagement:
The Board of Zoning Appeals conducted a public hearing on June 3, 2021 and has held the record open, pending correspondence from the Hyattsville City Council.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
N/A