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Board of Supervisors
Robert “Bob” Thomas, Jr., Chairman
Laura A. Sellers, Vice Chairman
Meg Bohmke
Jack R. Cavalier
Wendy E. Maurer
Paul V. Milde, III
Gary F. Snellings
Anthony J. Romanello, ICMA‐CM
County Administrator
May 24, 2016
MEMORANDUM TO:
Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals
FROM:
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SUBJECT:
V16-05/16151245
ATTACHMENTS:
1.
Application
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2.
Application Affidavit
3.
Exhibit Plat Prepared by H. Aubrey
Hawkins dtd 4/25/2016
Copy of Land Card from Commissioner
of the Revenue
ISSUE:
The Board of Zoning Appeals is to consider a request for Variances of Stafford County Code, Section 2835, Table 3.1, "District Uses and Standards," R-1, Suburban Residential, (d)(2) "Requirement,
Minimum front yard, Minimum side yard," (d)(4), "Minimum Lot Width," and Section 28-24(8)(a)
"Permitted Encroachments," on Tax Map Parcel No. 53D-1-96. The property is located at 108
Washington Street.
PARCEL INFORMATION:
Location:
108 Washington Street
Election District:
Falmouth
Parcel Size:
0.23 AC
Property Owners:
Tax Map Parcel No. 53D-1-96
Farhang Rouhani
108 Washington Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
1300 Courthouse Road, P. O. Box 339, Stafford, VA 22555‐0339 Phone: (540) 658.8600 Fax: (540) 658.7643 www.staffordcountyva.gov
Memorandum to: Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals
May 24, 2016
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Applicants:
Farhang Rouhani
108 Washington Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
Agent:
None
Current Use:
Residential
Proposed Use:
Residential
Application Date:
April 27, 2016
Comprehensive Plan:
Commercial Nodes/Suburban
Abutting Properties:
Location
Zoning
Parcel
Use
Land Use Plan
North
R-1
53A-1-83A
Residential
Urban Development
South
R-1
53D-1-99
Residential
Urban Development
East
B-2
53D-1-100
Residential
Urban Development
West
R-1
53D-1-95
Residential
Urban Development
APPLICABLE BACKGROUND:
This request is for variances from the front yard setback, side yard setback, permitted encroachments, and
minimum lot width for Tax Map Parcel No. 53D-1-96. The plat submitted by H. Aubrey Hawkins
Associates shows the existing single-family dwelling 25.5 feet, where the code requires 30 feet, for a
difference of 4.5 feet. The side yard setback closest to lot 95 is 2 feet, where the code requires 10 feet for
a difference of 8 feet. The front porch, which is an allowable projection into a required yard, is 18.4 feet
from the front property line, where the zoning ordinance allows for 24 feet, for a difference of 5.6 feet.
The proposed lot width is 42 feet where the code requires 80 feet, for a difference of 38 feet. The
applicant is requesting these variances to correct a lot boundary issue. In discussions with the building
division, they have no issues with this boundary line adjustment as the structures are existing
Zoning History
The single-family dwelling was constructed in approximately 1900. We have no record of how the
dwelling was constructed in its current location. If the Board of Zoning Appeals grants these variances, a
boundary line adjustment plat will be filed for approval in the Planning and Zoning Office and recorded in
the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. The new lot configuration and these variances will eliminate the
boundary line issue and make the property more conforming to the zoning regulations.
Memorandum to: Stafford County Board of Zoning Appeals
May 24, 2016
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STATED HARDSHIP PER APPLICANT:
The applicant states they cannot obtain clear title for the property until the boundary line adjustment is
submitted and approved, and the only solution, other than to demolish the dwelling is to apply for and
obtain variances. This boundary line change will not be harmful to others as the single-family dwellings
currently exist. No other construction is planned. The boundary line adjustment will not affect the value
of adjacent or nearby properties.
Existing Conditions
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May 24, 2016
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May 24, 2016
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