TOWN OF CARY
Board of Adjustment
Request for Variance

Case # 98-32-V
STAFF CONTACT: Joseph D. Jeffries
Zoning Code Enforcement Officer
(919) 469-4342
jjeffrie@ci.cary.nc.us
APPLICANT(S): Julia S. Stockton
OWNER(S): Julia S. Stockton
LOCATION: 113 High Country Drive
PRESENT ZONING: R-30PUD
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a variance to allow 9.68 foot encroachment into a 25 foot rear setback.
BACKGROUND: The subject property is a single family residential structure located in the Preston Highland Subdivision of the Preston PUD. The applicant is proposing a 15’ X 28’ addition to the existing residential dwelling. The proposed addition is be located at the rear of the existing structure. (Exhibit A) The development standard setback for this property is 25’ for the rear property line. The applicant is requesting to encroach into the 25’ rear setback 9.68’.
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
Vicinity Map
Site Photos
Exhibit A - Plot plan
DATE OF MEETING: December 14, 1998