HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/20/2002 minormodPrepared by Jann Ream, Code Enforcement Assistant, City of Iowa City, 410 Washington St., loxx a City, [A, 319.356.5120
MINOR MODIFICATION DECISION
October 17, 2001
Ron and Niki Neems
· 1801 Morningside Driveway
Iowa City, IA 52245
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Neems:
Based on the following findings, a decision has been made to approve your minor modification;
specifically, a 6.25% reduction in the required front yard setback that is, specifically, a 1.25 ft reduction
at 1801 Morningside Drive.
The special circumstance which applies to this property is that the existing dwelling current sits l foot 3
inches inside the 20 foot required front yard setback. Architecturally, it would be best to keep the
proposed addition in line with the existing plane of the house.
The minor modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. A large
percentage of the dwellings in this neighborhood encroach into the 20 foot required setback which
contributes to the character of the neighborhood. A modification in this instance would be in keeping
with the surrounding properties.
The minor modification conforms with the intent and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance.
The minor modification does not exceed the standards authorized by the Zoning Ordinance (i.e., the
standard allowed is a reduction of up to 15% of the required front yard setback and the request is a 6.25%
reduction).
The minor modification does not relieve the property owner from complying with all other applicable
statutes, ordinances, laws or regulations.
This document must be recorded at the Office of the Johnson County Recorder.
Douglas ~r. Boothroy ~
Director,JJtousing Inspection Services
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CITY OF IOWA CITY
Department of Housing and Inspection Services 410 Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240
October 17,2001
Ron and Niki Neems
1801 Morningside Drive
Iowa City, IA 52245
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Neems
This letter is to inform you that your request for a minor modification at 1801 Momingside Drive for a front yard
reduction of 1.25 ft has been approved.
If you have not done so already, you must complete a building permit application and submit it to the Department of
Housing and Inspection Services at the Civic Center. Include two copies of plans for your project, and allow at least
five working days between submission of all the necessary documentation and issuance of the building permit.
A report of the findings upon which our decision was based is enclosed. That decision must be recorded in the Office
of the Johnson County Recorder before the building permit may be issued. Additionally, you must exercise the minor
modification within 180 days from the date of approval or the minor modification shall become null and void.
Please direct any questions you may have to the Department of Housing and Inspection Services at 356-5120.
uBs~°nTa°n~ Inspection Se~
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Department of ltousing and Inspection Services 410 Washington Street Iowa City, Iowa 52240
October 1,2001
Ron and Niki Neems
1801 Morningside Drive
Iowa City, IA 52245
Dear Mr. And Mrs. Neems:
Your application for a minor modification to the Zoning Ordinance has been received by our office. This letter is
being written to inform you that an administrative hearing regarding your request for a front yard reduction of up to
15% of the required setback, that is specifically a 6.25% reduction in the front yard setback of 1.25ft at 1801
Momingside Drive is scheduled for Monday, October 15, at 11:30 A.M. in the lobby conference room of the Iowa
City Civic Center, 410 E. Washington Street.
A minor modification may be approved and/or modified, in whole or in part, with or without conditions, if all of the
following are found:
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(5)
Special circumstances apply to the property such as size, shape, topography, location or surroundings.
The minor modification will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare or be injurious to the
property or improvements in the vicinity and in the zoning district in which the property is located.
The minor modification does not exceed the minor modification standards or allow a use or activity not
otherwise expressly authorized by the regulations governing the subject property.
The minor modification is in conformity with the intent and purpose of this Chapter.
The minor modification does not, in any way, alter the applicant's obligation to comply with other applicable
statutes, ordinances, laws or regulations.
Please direct any questions you may have to the Department of Housing and Inspection Services at 356-5120.
Director, H]tusing and Inspection Services
MINOR MODIFICATION APPLICATION
Application Fee $30, payable to The City of Iowa City
1. Site Address:
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3. Check the minor modification(s) requested:
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Additional information:
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Commercial parking requirement reduced by 10°/ [ ..........................
Height of a wall or fence increased up to 25%, bu H~~~T~i
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Height of a building increased up to 10%
SideyaFd reduction up to 2 feet, leaving no less than 3' of sideyard
Front or rear yard reduction up to 15 % of the required setback
One parking space for persons with disabilities in a required front yard for a commercial use
adjacent to a R zone.
Permi~ed height of a free standing sign increased by up to 10 ff.
One non-resident employee for a home occupation.
4. Indicate any special circumstances which create a need for minor modification, such as size, shape,
topography, location or surroundings.
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5. Explain why a minor modification will not be Oetrimen~al to the public health, safety, or welfare, or be
injurious to other prope~ or improvements in the vicinity and in the zoning district in which th~ prope~ is located.
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6. Explain how the minor modification will be in onformance with the intent and purpose of the Zoning
Ordinance.
7. On a separate page, a~h names and addresses of property owners within 200 feet of the prope~y for
which a minor modification is being requested.
Any minor modification granted shall be subject to the requirements o~ and inconfo~ity with, the intent and purposes of Iowa City's Zoning Chapter.
The applicant bears the bu~en of p~ving that a minor modification is necessa~, and must exemise the minor modification within 180 days from the
date of app~val or the minor modification shall become null and void. Miner modifications do not in any way altar an applicant's obligation to comply
with other applicable statutes, ordinances, laws or mgulations.
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Receipt Number:
Check Number:
Date:
Name:
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Project Address:
Account Number
1341.0-43699
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5611
10/15/2001 1:29:02PM
CITY OF IOWA CITY
REC01-00001
RECP-00001
RECEIPT
Description
Minor Modification
CITY OF I0 WA CITY
Total Amount Paid:
Amount Paid
$30.00
$30.00