AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY

Consider a request for a variance to reduce the front yard setback from fifty (50) feet to forty four (44) feet to accommodate a small corner of the house that will encroach and a reduction from twenty five (25) feet to sixteen (16) feet in the rear yard area where the carport, shed and a covered patio will be constructed on the property located at lot 1A Springer Drive, submitted by Kenneth Moore. Planning and Development Director Toussaint Kirk will address.

Staff has found that there are extraordinary circumstances with regard to the applicant’s property. The applicant’s request for a variance to reduce the front and rear yard setback is necessary for the applicant to build a new home on the existing lot due to the odd shape of the parcel. There is a stream and an area of flood plain on this parcel that will require development coordination with the City of Griffin Storm Water Department. There is city sewer running through the parcel as well. 

Prior to any development of this parcel a sewer relocation plan must be submitted and approved by the City of Griffin Water and Wastewater Department. The applicant is aware that it will be the responsibility of the property owner to relocate the sewer lines, according to the approved plans. Due to the flood plain issues, the applicant is also aware of the more rigorous development standards that will have to be met to build on the property.

Planning Staff recommends approval of the variance request with conditions.

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