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File #: NVAR-25-0017    Version: 1 Name: Franklin Residence Addition - Front Yard Setback
Type: Planning Case Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 10/20/2025 In control: Planning Commission Informal
On agenda: 11/6/2025 Final action:
Title: A Non-Use Variance to City Code Sections 7.2.204.B & 7.4.201.A to allow for a 5 foot and 7 inch Front Yard setback where 15 feet is usually required in the R-1 6: Single-Family Medium zone district. This property is 4,165 square feet in size and is located at 1916 North Franklin Street. (Quasi-Judicial) Located in Council District 5 Presenter: Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, City Planning Department Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department
Sponsors: Planning Commission
Attachments: 1. Staff Report for NVAR-25-0009 & NVAR-25-0017, 2. Attachment 1 - Site Plan & Elevations, 3. Attachment 2 - Project Statement, 4. Attachment 3 - Renderings, 5. Staff Presentation for Franklin Residence Nonuse Variances (NVAR-25-0009 & NVAR-25-0017)_ES, 6. 7.5.526 NON-USE VARIANCE
Related files: NVAR-25-0009
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Title

A Non-Use Variance to City Code Sections 7.2.204.B & 7.4.201.A to allow for a 5 foot and 7 inch Front Yard setback where 15 feet is usually required in the R-1 6: Single-Family Medium zone district. This property is 4,165 square feet in size and is located at 1916 North Franklin Street.

(Quasi-Judicial)

 

Located in Council District 5

 

  Presenter: 

Ethan Shafer, Urban Planner II, City Planning Department

Kevin Walker, Planning Director, City Planning Department

 

Body

 

Recommended Action

  Optional Motions:

 

1.                     Motion to Approve

Approve the Non-Use Variance to City Code Sections 7.2.204.B and 7.4.201.A allowing a 5 foot and 7 inch Front Yard setback where 15 feet is usually required based upon the findings that the request complies with the criteria as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.526.

 

 

2.                     Motion to Deny

Deny the Non-Use Variance to City Code Sections 7.2.204.B and 7.4.201.A allowing a 5 foot and 7 inch Front Yard setback where 15 feet is usually required based upon the findings that the request does not comply with the criteria as set forth in City Code Section 7.5.526.

 



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