Item 8: Ordinance Establishing Chambers Special Area Zone

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09/16/05 (21) S..C Chambers Special Area Zone. The following standards applicable within the S-C Chambers Special Area Zone may be adjusted upon a finding that the adjustment is consistent with the criteria of subparagraphs (a) through (e). In all cases, proposed adjustments to the standard shall be the minimum necessary to implement the development proposal: (a) Residential Building Maximum Front Yard Setback. The maximum front yard setback for residential buildings as established in EC 9.3065(3){b)1.b.(2) may be adjusted if the proposed setback adjustment is consistent with the overall front yard setback pattern of the neighborhood, particularly with existing dwellings on both sides of the front yard and within the immediate block. (b) Interior Yard Setbacks. An adjustment may be granted to the interior yard setback requirements of EC 9.3065(3)(b)2. if the proposed adjustment is consistent with the purpose ofEC 9.3050 and is necessary for development on a constrained site. However, in no case is an interior yard setback allowed that is less than 5 feet from the interior lot line or less than 10 feet from structures on other lots. (c) Building Height. The building height standards of EC 9.3065(3)(c)1.a. for residential buildings within 80 feet of the street may be increased to a height of up to 30 feet if the applicant can demonstrate that the requested adjustment meets all of the following criteria: 1. The proposed dwelling is shown to be compatible with other dwellings in the immediate vicinity, in terms of scale, mass and setbacks. 2. The additional height will not adversely impact the immediate neighbor's privacy, considering backyard privacy, location of second story windows facing adjacent yards and dwellings, etc. 3. Constraints on the property necessitate the adjustment in height, with consideration being given to protecting existing mature trees, lot configuration, and existing structures on site. (d) Roof Pitch. The minimum roof pitch standard of EC 9.3065(3)(d)1. may be adjusted if the proposed adjustment conforms with prevailing neighborhood context of roof pitch and articulated roof massing. The applicant shall submit examples of other roof forms in the immediate vicinity with the adjustment application. (e) Drivewav Standards. An adjustment to the driveway width standards of EC 9.3065(3){f) may be granted if the proposed adjustment is necessary for development on a constrained site taking into consideration unique situations such as existing Ordinance - 11