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Board approves two-lot split at 3214 West of Brazen Avenue despite 1-inch shortfall in width
Summary
The Board of Adjustment approved a lot-split request that creates two lots averaging 59.91 feet in width where 60 feet is required; staff and the applicant said structures must be demolished and that the split meets lot-area and plan requirements.
The Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to approve a lot-split request for the property identified in the staff report as 3214 West (of Brazen Avenue), allowing the creation of two single-family lots that average 59.91 feet in width where 60 feet is normally required.
Planner Brandon Berry (presenting the staff report) told the board the request is made under the code provision cited in the packet and that the proposed lots meet the minimum area required by the comprehensive plan even though each would average 59.91 feet in width — about one-tenth of a foot (roughly an inch) under the 60-foot width requirement. Berry said lots in the area vary and the subject parcel is one of the largest in the neighborhood.
Chris Hansen, representing Georgia F. Young Inc., testified for the applicant and confirmed that all existing structures on the site will be demolished prior to the city approving the lot split and that the owner understands the lot-split and any resulting administrative requirements. Hansen told the board he did not anticipate future variances would be required and that the created lots would be in keeping with neighboring lot sizes.
Staff recommended approval with the inherent administrative lot split requirement and no additional conditions because the shortfall in width is minimal (less than 1%) and the lots would be consistent with the neighborhood pattern. No letters of objection were filed and no members of the public spoke in opposition.
Action: The board approved case 25089 as proposed. The vote was recorded as unanimous by roll call.
Why it matters: The decision enables the property owner to subdivide a large irregular lot into two buildable single-family lots under local standards with the condition that existing structures are removed and the administrative lot-split process is completed.
Details: Staff noted the lots would each average 59.91 feet in width (60 feet is required by code), meet minimum area requirements, and will require demolition of existing improvements before final administrative approval by the city. The action follows land development rules cited in the staff packet (identified in the transcript as code section 9.6(a)(2)).
