Board of Zoning Appeals

AGENDA REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND’S BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS TUESDAY, May 10, 2022, AT 12:00 PM CLEVELAND MUNICIPAL BUILDING 190 CHURCH STREET NE Welcome and Roll Call of Members 1. Minutes April 12, 2022, Regular Meeting 2. Public Hearings None 3. Old Business None 4. New Business a. Request by City Fields for a Side setback variance request for property located at 1263 Wilson Ave. NE (Tax Map 057E, Group G, Parcel 21.00) and located within the R-2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Residential Zoning District for the construction of a single-family home. 5. Staff Report 6. Board Member Reports 7. Adjourn Staff Report Case 1: BZA 2022-12 1263 Wilson Avenue (see Appendix for case materials) May 10, 2022 City of Cleveland Board of Zoning Appeals Applicant: City Fields/Dustin Tommey Site Address: 1263 Wilson Avenue Tax Map: 057E Q 021.00 Area: .14 acres Current Zone: R2 – Low Density Single and Multi-Family Residential Requested Variance: Request for side setback variance in northeast corner to 6.5 feet Sewer/Water: Yes Council District: District 2 – Bill Estes PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 1.Site Zoning History The property is zoned R2 Low Density Single and Multi-Family Housing and is surrounded by R2 zoned properties. Many of the structures in this area were built in the 1920’s or before. 2. Site Analysis The .14-acre site is located on and addressed to 1263 Wilson Ave. SE. The current side setback requirement is 10 feet. A side setback is request because of the tight lot widths and the lot narrowing towards the rear. The lot meets the minimum requirements for lot size. 3. Staff Findings The request is for a side setback reduction based on a couple factors. The Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 10’ side setback for primary structures. While this setback requirement is commonplace throughout the city and should remain in place, there are conditions met with this property which make approving a Variance legal with the guidelines given to local authorities by the State of Tennessee. City Fields is requesting the variance due to the shape of lot, which narrows towards the northeast corner. The 6.5’ setback would be needed for this corner only. Lot widths are tight in this area which is common. The variance would still maintain the look and feel of the neighborhood. 4. Staff Recommendation APPROVE The requested side setback reduction is an effort by the applicant to maintain the community look to maintain character and provide new low to moderate income housing options. This request is a minimum request and provides the best result for the applicant and the community. APPENDIX SITE PHOTOS PROPOSED PLAT/LOT LAYOUT