BOA-0049-2025: 2510 Stafford Avenue

Summary

This item concerns a variance request for the property at 2510 Stafford Avenue. The property owner, Linda B. Alphin, is seeking two variances related to a proposed driveway expansion:

1. A 1.9-foot variance from the required 2.5-foot setback for driveways and parking, to accommodate the expanded driveway.
2. Complete relief from the 2.5-foot separation requirement from fences and walls for driveways, to allow the relocation of an existing retaining wall along the western edge of the proposed driveway.

The applicant argues that strict application of the ordinance would create an unnecessary hardship due to the property's topography and the existing retaining walls, making vehicular access difficult, especially for larger service vehicles. The property is zoned Residential-6 and is located in a Special Residential Parking Overlay District. The hardship is attributed to the original site layout from 1935, not actions by the current owner who purchased the property in 2002. The requested variances are argued to be consistent with the spirit and intent of the ordinance, allowing the property to function efficiently without substantially changing its character.

Citizen Impact

This is a request for variances related to driveway and retaining wall setbacks at a private residence. There is no direct impact on other residents, as the request pertains to private property improvements and access.

Confidence

high