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Northeast Residential Historic District. Certificate of Appropriateness and Zoning Modification Application for Shed Installation (B)
Petition HP-17-24. Zach Selden & Amie Kreppel, owners. Application for Certificate of Appropriateness and Zoning Modification for shed installation at 711 NE 5th Street. The property is contributing to the Northeast Residential Historic District.
Explanation
The property is located at 711 NE 5th Street between NE 7th Avenue and NE 8th Avenue. The 0.13 acre parcel (12312-000-000) is zoned RSF-3. The site contains a one-story Craftsman style house, built c. 1930 with a rear addition and property fencing constructed 2009-2010.
The Owners propose the installation of an engineered wood storage shed at the north side of the house, in front of the existing fence that encloses the backyard, yet within a second existing fenced area, approximately 11’-6” x 13’, adjacent to the driveway. The shed is approximately 9’-5” x 11’-2” with a gable roof peak height of 8’-6”. The shed has double doors which will face south onto the driveway and will be painted blue to match the house.
The Owners are requesting a zoning modification for the side setback of the shed, which, as an accessory structure, is required to be 3’-0”. In order to fit the shed into the existing fenced area and retain an existing tree, the owners request a side setback of 1’-0”. If the shed was installed with the 3’-0” required setback, it would project beyond the fenced area into the driveway, visible from the street as well as blocking the existing gate into the backyard. With a 1’-0” setback, the shed is mostly placed behind the 6’ tall fence and will be mostly hidden from the street.
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness.