Powerpoint Presentation

Dotson Duplex Variance
VAR21-05 
Board of Adjustment Hearing – December 9, 2021
Joseline Castaneda 
Planning Project Manager

VARIANCE REQUEST
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A request to reduce the north side 
setback to 14 feet and south side setback 
to 7 feet where a minimum 20-foot side 
setback is required in the R-3 (Multiple 
Residence) zoning district and reduce the 
landscape requirement of 30% to 20% 
for the development of a two-unit 
multifamily development. 
Applicant: Carolyn Dotson /Julian Dotson

REQUIRED ACTION
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Consider the facts and determine whether 
the findings meet the Statutory provisions 
for approval of a Variance.

ZONING MAP
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AERIAL
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BACKGROUND 
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•The property is designated R-3 (Multiple 
Residence).
•The site is located at 6806 North 59th Drive, 
south of Glendale Avenue and 59th Drive. 
•R-3 Setbacks: 
o Front yard: 20 feet; Side yard: 20 feet; Rear yard: 20 feet 
•Maximum lot coverage: 50%

SITE PLAN
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FLOOR PLAN 
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PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
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Notification Letters – October 13
Site Posted – November 19
The Arizona Republic – November 17
Public Hearing Notification – November 
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No comments were received.

REQUIRED FINDINGS 
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1. There are special circumstances 
or conditions applicable to the 
property including its size, 
shape, topography, location, or 
surroundings, which were not 
self-imposed by the owner;

FINDINGS (continued)
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•Lot size is not self-imposed. 
•The residential development will require 
relief to be build in the long and narrow 
property. 
•Landscape requirement creates hardship 
for other development requirements to be 
met.

FINDINGS (continued)
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2. Due to the special circumstances, 
the strict application of the Zoning 
Ordinance would deprive the 
property of privileges enjoyed by 
other properties of the same 
classification in the same zoning 
district;

FINDINGS (continued)
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• Property limited to 20-foot side setbacks.
• The property would be deprived of having 
a structure of a similar size to other 
property owners.
• Landscaping not required for single family 
homes in this zone and deprives the 
utilization of space.

Dotson Duplex Variance
VAR21-05 
Board of Adjustment Hearing – December 9, 2021
Joseline Castaneda 
Planning Project Manager