TO: Chair and Board of Adjustment
FROM: Paul Michaud, Planning Manager
George Burton, Senior Planner
Loras Rauch, Special Project Planner
DATE: November 4, 2020
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
Staff Contact [Loras Rauch, Special Project Planner, 480-348-3595]
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[Rattai Variance - 6950 E. Orange Blossom Lane (APN: 173-21-058].
Case No. BA-20-05
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A. MOTION FOR APPROVAL
I move for [approval] of Case No. BA-20-05, a request by Shawn and Monica Rattai, for a variance from the Zoning Ordinance Article X, Height and Area Regulations, to allow a new single-family residence to encroach into the rear yard setback.
The variance shall be in compliance with the submitted plans and documents:
1. The Zoning Adjustment Case Narrative, prepared by Tiffany & Bosco and dated Resubmitted September 30, 2020;
2. Exhibit 3 - Site Plan, prepared by NVK LLC dated September 20, 2020.
3. Exhibit 4 - Exterior Elevations, prepared by NVK LLC dated September 20,2020.
Reasons for Approval:
I find that there are special circumstances, applicable to only the subject lot, meeting
the variance criteria.
B. MOTION FOR DENIAL
I move for [denial] of Case No. BA-20-05, a request by Shawn and Monica Rattai of Mazray Homes LLP, for a variance from the Zoning Ordinance Article X, Height and Area Regulations, to allow a new single-family residence to encroach into the rear yard setback.
Reasons for Denial:
I find that the variance requested does not meet the variance criteria.
BACKGROUND:
Request
The applicant is seeking a variance to allow a new single-family residence to encroach into the rear yard setback. The applicant is requesting a ten (10') foot setback from the east property line instead of a thirty-five (35') foot setback as required by the Zoning Ordinance.
Lot History & Conditions
The Orange Valley Estates No. 3 subdivision was platted in May 1958 and the homes were generally built in 1960 under Maricopa County regulations. It wasn't...
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