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Request by Alex Krutsch, City of Wauwatosa, for a setback variance at 7300 Chestnut Avenue (Hart Park) for a restroom
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Submitted by:
Art Pinon
Department:
Development
A. Issue
The applicant is requesting a variance to the setback requirement for a proposed restroom building within Hart Park located at 7300 W. Chestnut Street in the Special Purpose - Parks & Open Space (SP-POS) District.
The applicant is requesting a reduction of the northern property line setback from the required 100 feet to 0.5 feet, placing the structure directly adjacent to the northern property boundary. All other required setbacks are being met.
The restroom facility is proposed for the northwest portion of the park, which is a narrower area of the site. This location was selected since it’s one of only two locations in the park not located within the floodway, and it’s centrally located to serve nearby amenities including the softball field, tennis courts, and adjacent trail.
Attached to this report is a project description, variance criteria justification (WMC 24.16.060.H), project plans and elevations, and materials/colors information.
B. Recommendation
The standard four criteria should be applied to make the determination for the requested variances:
1. Exceptional circumstances do exist pertaining to this lot.
2. That a variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of the property rights possessed by other properties in the district and vicinity.
3. That the variance will not create special detriment to adjacent property and will not materially impair or be contrary to the purpose and spirit of this or to the public interests.
4. That the difficulty or hardship was not created by the property owner.