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DATE: August 9, 2010
TO: Historic Landmark Commission
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for a certificate of appropriateness to allow a driveway
38' in width
FILE: CA-1855
STAFF REPORT
The Planning Manager recommends approval subject to the following
condition:
1. The driveway shall be extend the entire 38 foot length
with
no
islan
ds.
Stone Haynes has applied for a certificate of appropriateness to
allow the construction of a 38 foot wide driveway at 2070-80 Hazel.
The driveway will provide access to both the parking lot for his
apartment complex and the apartment dumpster.
The dumpster is currently on the right-of-way. Mr. Haynes was
notified that the dumpster must be moved and meet the proper
setback/screening requirements. Mr. Haynes states that he would
like to locate the dumpster at its proposed location because the
parking lot was not built to support a dump truck.
The Historic District regulations state that driveways for
multifamily dwellings shall not exceed 24 feet in width. This
proposed driveway has been approved by Engineering subject to no
islands being constructed separating the driveway for the apartments
and the driveway for the dumpster. Mr. Haynes proposes a small island
for a tree.
While the Planning Manager would not normally recommend approval
of a driveway that is 38 feet in width, allowing this one to be
this width will allow the proper placement and screening of the
dumpster. The dumpster must be screened from view from the street
by fencing and landscaping.
Exhibits are attached.