Case 1805
Applicant:
Marc Lerner and Nina Rifkind
Owner:
Same
Request:
3-foot, 4” side (east) yard setback variance
Location:
1415 Jefferson Avenue
Zoning:
(RB)
Surrounding Zoning:
North:
South:
East:
West:
(R1A) Single Family Residential – single family residence
(RB) Two-Unit Residential – single family residence
(R1A) Single Family Residential – single family residence
(R1A) Single Family Residential – Rental property
Past Zoning History: Part of the Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District
Located in the Jefferson/Madison Historic Preservation District
Zoning adopted in 2004
Planners Comments: The subject property is a rectangular shaped lot that measures
approximately 13,000 square feet. The topography of the site appears to be about 5-feet
higher at street level and slopes in the rear. The residence is located on the north side of
Jefferson Avenue in the Jefferson/Madison Historic Preservation District and was built circa
1930. It is a contributing resource within the HP district. Side setbacks in the Neighborhood
Conservation Overlay District are 10-feet as adopted in 2007. This new regulation places the
eastern side of the primary structure within the setback creating a non-conformity. Also to be
considered, the eastern property line, as indicated on the submitted survey is incongruent with
the existing structure; as the width of the lot decreases incrementally from south to north.
The applicant is seeking a 3-foot, 4-inch side (east) yard variance. This request would bring the
existing structure into compliance since adoption of the Conservation Overlay and avoid
awkward angles of construction for the proposed addition. Due to the adoption of the
Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District regulation creating a non-conformity and the
incongruence between the property line and the existing structure there is a perceived
hardship not created by the applicant.
A variance request may be granted under the terms of the Ordinance after the applicant can
demonstrate the following:
a. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land,
structure, or building involved and which are not applicable in to other lands,
structures, or buildings in the same district;
b. That literal interpretation of the provisions of this ordinance would deprive the
applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same district under
the terms of this ordinance;
c. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the
applicant; and
d. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special
privilege that is denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings in
the same district.
Recommendation: Due to the perceived hardship created by the adoption of the overlay and
existing property line staff recommends approval of the 3-foot, 4-inch side setback variance.
with the following condition:
1. The variance applies to the submitted plan only
t~rner-Rifkind
Reside •• ce
1415 Jefferson Avenue
100 ft
Apr/ 08/2014
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City of Oxford
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Oxford, MS 38655
Al'PL!CATION FOR VARIANCE TO ZONING ORDINANCE
Applicant's Name Marc Lerner and Nina Rifl<ind
Mnilino Adcli·css 609 Berkely Court, Oxford MS 38655
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Describe the Nature of the Vnrinncc - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3'-4" side yard setback variance to allow a small master bedroom addition to align with the
existing structure.
\Vhat specinl conditions and/or circu1nstnnccs exist \\ hich arc pcculinr to the land(s), strncturc(s) or
hnlldlng(s) involved which a1·c not npplicnblc lo other Inn els, strnctnres or buildings locntcd within the same
1.oning distl"icls?
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The existing house sits within the setbacl1 on the east side.
Describe ho\\' a strict applicafion of the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance results in prncticnl difficulties or
llllllCCessnry hnrdship?
Even a modest master bedroom addition will not fit on tlie back of the house between the setback line
and the existing sunroom windows.
Describe ho\v the granting of the vnriuncc \Vill not be 111atcrinlly dctrhncntnl to the pul.Jlic \Vclf'arc or Injurious
lo adjoining 111·opcrties or to lhc neighborhood in which the prnperty is located.
The addition would no\ encroach any closer to the neighbor's house than the existing house.
Altnch a map or sketch of whal you propose including applicable measurements nlong with a $100.00 filing
fee made payable to the City of Oxford.
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Signature of Owner or Authorized Agent
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LERNER/RIFKINO RESIDENCE 1415 JEFFERSON AVE.
28 MARCH 2014
Howorth & Associates
ARCHITECTS
P.O. Box 1569 • Oxford, Mississippi • 38655
662.234.7444 • Fax 662.234.0008 • [email protected]
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LERNER/RIFKIND RESIDENCE 1514 JEFFERSON AVE.
Howorth
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Howorth & Associates
ARCHITECTS
P.O. Bmt 1569 • lhfonl, Mmmippi • 38655
662134.7444 • Fox 662.234.0008 • hD'[email protected]
BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF ADDITION
LERNER/RIFKIND RESIDENCE 1514 JEFFERSON AVE.