AGENDA
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CITY OF LAKEWOOD
12650 DETROIT AVENUE
APRIL 18, 2024

Pre-Review Meeting
6:00 P.M.
EAST CONFERENCE ROOM 

REVIEW MEETING
6:30 P.M.
AUDITORIUM        

ROLL CALL 

APPROVE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 21, 2024 MEETING 

OPENING REMARKS

OLD BUSINESS

Docket No. 10-16-23
12534 Lake Ave.
Shady Cove Townhouses 

Applicant Tyler Brummett of Brookside Shady LLC proposes the construction of 16 townhouses.  The proposal has been approved at ABR and is now before the Planning Commission for a lot split to create 16 for sale townhomes on individual parcels, and one remainder parcel for a common driveway or private drive and other common areas. The parcels are smaller than the minimum lot size and frontage guidelines, and the proposed townhomes do not meet the required front, two side and rear setback requirements. Additionally, each townhome has a proposed uncovered rooftop patio which requires a variance because these patios are uncovered. Due to the number of variances being requested it is important to refer to the drawing, as proposed  The property is located in the MH, Multi-Family High Density District. 

Variances for Building A: Proposed Building A will be split into 5 parcels with 5 townhomes that will be sold. The required minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet, minimum frontage for each parcel is 60 feet. The parcels range in size from 1152.11 to 1370.93 square feet, and range in frontage from 21.20- 28.87 feet. Ten variances are required for the parcels, as proposed. The buildings on each parcel exceed maximum permitted lot coverage, and do not have the required front, rear or two side setbacks requirements. Additionally, each townhome has an uncovered rooftop patio with an area of 150 square feet and a height of 34 feet 6 inches. The buildings require 30 variances, as proposed. Pursuant to all applicable sections of  Chapter 1127 including sections 1127.03,(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996)1127.06(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996),1127.07(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996),1127.09(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996) and 1127.10(39-16. Passed 9-6-2016).

Variances for Building B: Proposed Building B will be split into 6 parcels with 6 townhomes that will be sold. The required minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet, minimum frontage for each parcel is 60 feet. The parcels range in area from 994.55 to 1,010.05 square feet, and range in frontage on the new private drive from 20.13- 20.44 feet. Ten variances are required for the parcels, as proposed. The buildings on each parcel exceed maximum permitted lot coverage, and do not have the required front, rear or two side setbacks, Additionally, each proposed townhome has an uncovered rooftop patio with an area of 150 square feet and a height of 34 feet 6 inches. The buildings require 36 variances, as proposed. . Pursuant to all applicable sections of  Chapter 1127 including sections 1127.03,(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996)1127.06(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996),1127.07(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996),1127.09(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996) and 1127.10(39-16. Passed 9-6-2016).

Variances for Building C: Proposed Building C will be split into 5 parcels with 5 townhomes that will be sold. The required minimum lot size is 10,000 square feet, minimum frontage for each parcel is 60 feet. The parcels range in area from 994.55 to 1,187.27 square feet, and range in frontage on the new private drive from 20.13- 20.44 feet. Ten variances are required for the parcels, as proposed. The buildings on each parcel exceed maximum permitted lot coverage, and do not have the required front, rear or side setbacks Additionally, each proposed townhome has an uncovered rooftop patio with an area of 150 square feet and a height of 34 feet 6 inches. The buildings require 30 variances, as proposed. . Pursuant to all applicable sections of  Chapter 1127 including sections 1127.03,(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996)1127.06(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996),1127.07(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996),1127.09(91-95.Passed 10-7-1996) and 1127.10(39-16. Passed 9-6-2016).

The remainder lot of approx. 17,181.38 square feet will be used for the creation of a private drive and common areas, and  because it meets the requirements for minimum area and frontage does not require any variances. Ownership, easements, and maintenance responsibilities will be established by deed, and mailing address and contact information of the common areas/private drive will be provided to all applicable city departments and updated regularly.

NEW BUSINESS

Docket No. 04-07-24
1246 Manor Park Ave. 

Applicant Charles McGettrick of C.A. McGettrick LLC,  for homeowner Charles Essi, proposes the demolition of the existing single car detached garage and the construction of a two-story addition to the primary structure including an attached two car garage. The proposal does not meet the minimum side yard requirement of 5 ft nor the combined side yard requirement of 15 feet. The property is located in the R1H, Single Family High-Density Zoning District.

Variance 1: Propose the construction of an attached two car garage which will reduce the side setback on the south side of the property to 2 feet, minimum required is 5 ft..  Request a variance of 3 ft. to construct the addition at 2 ft. from the side lot line, as proposed. Pursuant to Schedule 1121.07 Minimum Yard Requirements (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Variance 2: Propose the construction of an attached two garage which will reduce the combined side yard setback to 4 ft., required combined side yard setback is 15 feet. Request a variance of 11 ft. to construct the addition at 2 ft from the side lot line, as proposed. . Pursuant to Schedule 1121.07 Minimum Yard Requirements (Ord. 91-95. Passed 10-7-1996.)

Docket No. 04-08-24
1047 Kirtland Ln. 

Applicant Brandon Young of Young Design Studio LLC, for homeowners Meredith Ross and Trevor Dasch, proposes a modification to an approved plan. The addition on the rear of their home has been modified to include an unroofed patio deck the is 257 sq. feet on the third story at an elevation of 27 feet 4 3/8 inches, in addition to the previously approved second story unroofed patio deck.  The property is located in the R1M Single Family Medium Density District.

Variance 1: Addition proposed on rear of house, with the addition of a third story unroofed patio deck that is 257 sq ft in area and at an elevation of 27 ft. 4 3/8 inches. The maximum height permitted is 42 inches and the maximum area is 300 sq ft. Request a variance of 286 inches to  build a 257 sq. ft unroofed patio deck is proposed. Pursuant to section 1121.03(d) Permitted Accessory Uses (Ord. 24-98 Passed 5-18-1998)

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