TOWN OF CARY
Board of Adjustment
Request for Variance

 

Case # 98-30-V
STAFF CONTACT: Camille McLeod
Zoning Code Enforcement Officer
(919) 460-4984
cmcleod@ci.cary.nc.us
APPLICANT(S): Gary and Kathleen Bulman
OWNER(S): Gary and Kathleen Bulman
LOCATION: 404 Ralph Drive
PRESENT ZONING: R-12
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a variance to encroach 8 feet into a 10 foot side setback..
BACKGROUND: The subject property is a single family house located in Coronado Village Subdivision. The applicant wishes to construct an attached carport. This carport is proposed to encroach 8 feet into the 10 foot side yard setback.
STANDARDS OF REVIEW: Section 6.1.5 of The Cary Unified Development Ordinance states that:

(a) The Zoning Board of Adjustment may grant a variance which is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the zoning ordinance.

(b) When practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships would result from carrying out the strict letter of the zoning ordinance, The Zoning Board of Adjustment may vary or modify the regulation or provisions of the ordinance, so that the spirit of the ordinance shall be observed, public safety and welfare secured, and substantial justice done.

LIST OF EXHIBITS: Application with supporting documents
Site Photos
Vicinty Map
DATE OF MEETING: November 9, 1998