File #: 2011-0318    Version: 1
Type: Variance / Modification Status: Passed
File created: 7/12/2011 In control: City Council Regular Meeting
On agenda: Final action: 8/8/2011
Title: Request for Approval of a Sidewalk Variance for the east side of Donaldson in the Hickory Ridge Site Condominium development, City File No. 05-006, located east of Livernois, south of Auburn. The development was approved by City Council in February of 2007; Benchmark Homes, Applicant
Attachments: 1. Agenda Summary.pdf, 2. Memo Anzek 072611.pdf, 3. Letter Karim 072811.pdf, 4. Map - Donaldson.pdf, 5. Location Map.pdf, 6. Subdivision Ordinance - Variances.pdf, 7. Site Plans.pdf, 8. Resolution.pdf
Title
Request for Approval of a Sidewalk Variance for the east side of Donaldson in the Hickory Ridge Site Condominium development, City File No. 05-006, located east of Livernois, south of Auburn.  The development was approved by City Council in February of 2007; Benchmark Homes, Applicant
 
Body
Resolved, that the Rochester Hills City Council hereby grants a Sidewalk Variance along the east side of Donaldson in the Hickory Ridge Site Condominium development located east of Livernois, south of Auburn, in accordance with the provisions of Section 122-91 through 94 of the Subdivisions Ordinance with the following findings:
 
Findings for approval:
 
1.  There are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that the strict application of this article would deprive the applicant of the reasonable use of his land.
 
2.  The Variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of a substantial property right of the petitioner.
 
3.  The granting of the Variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which the property is situated.
 
4.  The Variance will further the written objectives and policies of this Code and the Master Land Use Plan.
 
Subject to the following Conditions:
 
1.  Engineering review and approval.
 
2.  Location of the walk to be moved to five feet (5') behind the curb.