2011-085 - Reduction in Street Frontage to Allow Two Single Family Dwellings at 719 North Concord Street

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landlocked remnant excess parcel which resulted from the I- 5freeway widening and the area of the street to be vacated. Because the freeway runs diagonal to the existing development pattern of streets and parcels, the two remnant parcels are generally triangular in shape. While the size and width at most of the parcel's depth will comply and exceed with the zoning standards, the street frontage will not, as the total street frontage for both parcels is located at the narrowest portion of the triangle. Both parcels, at its narrowest point are about 63 feet wide as measured from the back of the front yard setback. Once the parcel lines are adjusted, Parcel 1 will have an approximate frontage of 48 feet, while Parcel 2 will have approximate frontage of 15 feet. In order to be able to accommodate vehicular access to both parcels, a common driveway will be constructed. A reciprocal easement agreement for egress and ingress will be created, recorded and maintained in perpetuity or until such time as the homes are demolished. 2. That the granting of a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of one or more substantial property rights. The granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. The granting of the variance will preserve the property owner's ability to develop the two existing parcels each with one home, a use allowed by right. As discussed earlier, each parcel is comprised of a landlocked remnant parcel, which once combined with the area to be vacated, will be reconfigured via a lot line adjustment to best accommodate the proposed homes. 3. That the granting of a variance will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to surrounding property. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public or surrounding properties. With the granting of the variance for the street frontage, the parcels and the proposed development will comply with all applicable development standards established in the R1 zoning district and the Citywide Design Guidelines. Additionally, the granting of the variance will allow residential development on parcels that are currently vacant. The presence of vacant sites can be detrimental to the appearance of a neighborhood. Vacant sites also create a public nuisance and can contribute to create an environment that can be Resolution No. 20'1'1 -085 Page 2 of 6