item 6H
Specific Use Permit for a Residential Above Ground Cistern
Item 6H ZA16-049
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APPLICANT/
OWNER: Barbara Auyang
REQUEST: Approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Residential Above Ground Cistern
LOCATION: 1065 Harbor Haven (formerly 2935 Burney Lane)
ZA16-049
Barbara Auyang is requesting approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Residential Above Ground Cistern located at1065 Harbor Haven. The applicant has indicated that the above ground
cistern will be used to store well water to provide water for the residence and for a vegetable garden located in the rear yard.
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The future land use is Low Density Residential.
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The current zoning is SF-1A Single Family Residential.
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The aerial shows the location of the residential lot.
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Previously Proposed Site Plan (PZ 8-4-16)
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Wood Fence
Residence
Shrub Hedge
Above Ground
Cistern
This is the previously proposed Site Plan showing the proximity of the proposed above ground cistern, shown as the green dot, in the southeast area of the lot. The above ground cistern
regulations require cistern to be located 40-feet off the property lines. The applicant requested approval of a variance to allow the cistern to be located 26-feet off the rear property
line.
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Previously Proposed Above Ground Cistern Enlarged Site Plan (PZ 8-4-16)
Wood Fence
Residence
Ligustrum Hedge
Above Ground
Cistern
This slide shows the previously presented cistern location with the Ligustrum hedge and above ground cistern. The 870 gallon, dark green tank is approximately 60-inch diameter by 78-inch
in height.
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Landscape Plan (PZ 8-4-16)
This is the previously proposed landscape plan
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Previously Proposed Specifications for the Above Ground Cistern (PZ 8-4-16)
This is the previously proposed above ground cistern with 870 gallon water storage and 60-inch diameter by 78-inch high. It is a dark green poly material.
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Proposed Site Plan (PZ 8-18-16)
Wood Fence
Residence
Shrub Hedge
Above Ground
Cistern
1,125 gallon water tank
85” dia. x 56” H
Color: Dark Green to blend
Into the trees
This is the proposed site plan with a 1,125 gallon, 85-inch diameter by 56-inch high dark green poly tank. It will be used to store water for the residence and water the vegetable garden.
It is proposed to be located 26 ft. off the rear property. A variance is requested for locating the above ground cistern within the 40 foot rear yard setback.
The applicant has indicated
that there are 18 pine and cedar trees along the rear and east property line. There are 23 ligustrum shrubs were planted with existing photinia along the east property line. The applicant
planted 19 yews from the west wood fence to the middle of the yard and 21 additional photinia shrubs to the east fence between the existing trees and fence.
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Proposed Above Ground Cistern Site Plan (PZ 8-18-16)
Residence
Ligustrum Hedge
Above Ground
Cistern
1,125 gallon water tank
85” dia. x 56” H
Color: Dark Green to blend
Into the trees
This is an enlarged detail for the location of the cistern.
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Proposed Above Ground Cistern Specifications (PZ 8-18-16)
The proposed 1,125 gallon cistern will be 85-inch diameter by 56-inch high and will be a dark green poly material. A variance request has been submitted for the requirement that the
materials must be compatible with architecture and/or color of the principal building or structure (the existing building is a light sand stucco and tan brick).
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SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
View B east into site
View C southwest to site
View E southwest to site
View A west to site
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View D south to site
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These are photographs of the site.
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Site Photographs
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View south from rear of house to cistern
View east to cistern from west rear yard fence
View east to cistern location at cone
View south to cistern location at cone
These are photographs of the rear yard showing the approximate location of the cistern in the rear yard.
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Site Photographs
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View south to well location in rear yard
View along south
property line fence
View southwest into rear yard along
east property line
View east to well
location in rear yard
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View southeast in
rear yard to well site
These are photographs of the rear yard showing the approximate location of the cistern in the rear yard.
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VARIANCES:
Two variances have been requested for the specific use permit:
A variance to allow a 26-foot rear yard setback for the required 40-foot setback from the rear property line in the underlying
zoning district of SF-1A Single Family Residential District. This would allow a larger vegetable garden.
A variance to the materials requirement to allow a dark green poly cistern for
the requirement that the materials must be compatible with architecture and/or color of the principal building or structure (the existing building is a light sand stucco and tan brick).
Two variances are being requested with this specific use permit application. The applicant is requesting relief from the required 40 ft. rear yard setback to allow a 26 ft. rear yard
setback. The applicant is also requesting a variance to the building material requirement to be compatible with the principal building material. The primary building material is light
sand stucco and tan brick. The applicant is proposing a dark green poly material.
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Planning and Zoning Commission
August 4, 2016; Approved (5-0) the motion to table the item, per the applicant’s request, to the August 18, 2016 regular Planning and Zoning Commission meeting.
August 18, 2016; Approved
(4-0) subject to the Staff Report dated August 12, 2016; specifically granting the variances 1 and 2 contained in the staff report; and noting the applicant’s willingness to place plant
material around the above ground cistern.
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QUESTIONS?
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