HomeMy WebLinkAboutBackgroundIII. BACKGROUND
The Texas Townhomes were originally constructed in 1965, prior to the adoption of the Vail Town Code in 1973. The existing townhomes are built over the property lines,
making new construction, renovation, or structural changes impossible without the granting of a variance from the side setback regulations. All of the existing units are already encroaching
into the side setbacks and are therefore legally non-conforming in regard to that requirement of the High Density Multiply Family (HDMF) district. Most of the units are also non-conforming
to landscaping due to the small lot sizes.
Variances of this nature have been granted to units within the Texas Townhomes. The following table includes previous variance approvals
and known non-conformities:
Unit
Photo
Variances/ Other approvals
Non-Conformities
1
2000 – Dormer, window and deck addition
1981 – Remodel
Lot size
Side setbacks
GRFA
2
2001
– Tree report and tree removal, front porch and bay window
2000 – Interior remodel, attic finish, dormer (250)
1982 – Rear deck
Lot size
Side setbacks
GRFA
3
1997 – Variance
side setbacks to expand north and south decks.
Lot size
Side setbacks
GRFA
4
2002 – Deck and balcony replacement
1997 – Application for setback variance withdrawn
1987 – Remodel
1983 – Deck remodel
1975 – GRFA variance
Lot size
Side setbacks
GRFA
5
2004
– Side setbacks variance for a dormer addition (250).
1993 – removal of large pine in front – replaced with 3 aspens)
Lot size
Side setbacks
GRFA
6
1991 – Side setbacks variance
for a dormer addition, no change to GRFA
1980 – rebuild exterior deck
Lot size
Side setbacks
GRFA
7
Proposed variances to side setbacks and landscaping for addition to rear (250)
and front deck.
2001- Replace windows
2000 – Replace deck
Lot size
Side setbacks
GRFA
Landscaping
8
2004- Side setbacks variance for a dormer addition (250).
1994 - remodel
Lot
size
Side setbacks
GRFA