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Variance Request for Property at E. Morgan St and Pinewood Ave

Original title: Application Number: VAR 23-0464 Applicant: Karen J. Guggino Location: Northeast Corner of E. Morgan St & Pinewood Ave. Intersection Folio Number: 069442.0500 & 069443.0000 Acreage (+/-): 0.6 acres, more or less Comprehensive Plan: R-9 Service Area: Urban Existing Zoning: RSC-6 Request: Requesting a Variance to Minimum Lot Sizes by Available Utilities.

Record date · June 26, 2023

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What This Bill Does

Karen J. Guggino has requested a zoning for a 0.6-acre property located at the intersection of E. Morgan Street and Pinewood Avenue. The request seeks an exception to the minimum lot size requirements based on available utilities.

Why it matters

This , if approved, would allow for development on the specified 0.6-acre site that does not meet current minimum lot size standards for the zoning district.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Karen J. Guggino

The applicant is seeking a change to the zoning requirements applicable to her property.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a variance?
A is an exception to zoning regulations granted to a property owner when strict enforcement would cause hardship due to unique circumstances of the land.
What is the current zoning of the property?
The property is currently zoned as .

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Utility-Based Variance

The request specifically cites 'available utilities' as the justification for the variance, suggesting that existing infrastructure capacity is being used to argue for smaller lot sizes.

Connected Entities

Land Use Hearing Officer, Karen J. Guggino, E. Morgan St & Pinewood Ave

Sources

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