HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9522 2322 N. Arthur St. BOA Staff RptJULY 2, 2020
ITEM NO. 8 Z-9522
File No.: Z-9522
Owner: Sarah Henry (listed as “Presidential Properties, LLC”)
Applicant: Ellen Yeary, Yeary Lindsey Architects
Address: 2322 N. Arthur Street
Description: Lot 12, Block 6, Altheimer Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a residence with a reduced rear yard setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter,
dated May 18, 2020.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 2322 N. Arthur Street is occupied by a one-story
single family residence, situated at the southwest corner of N. Arthur Street and
Hawthorne Road. A small one-story accessory garage is located approximately one
foot from the rear (west) property line and an immediately adjacent 12-foot paved
alley right-of-way. An existing two-car-width concrete parking pad on the north side
of the residence, partially within the Hawthorne Road right-of-way, will be removed.
The applicant proposes to demolish the existing house and accessory building and
construct a two-story single family residence, as noted on the attached site plan.
The proposed residential structure is to be located 25 feet from the front (east)
property line, five feet from the interior side (south) property line, and varying
distances from the Hawthorne Road (north) property line (6.5 feet feet at its nearest
point.) The new residence is proposed to be located three feet from the rear (west)
property line. The western portion of the residence will contain a two-car garage, to
be accessed via the aforementioned paved alley along the west property line.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot, and the applicant is requesting a variance
to allow a rear yard setback reduction to three feet.
JULY 2, 2020
ITEM NO.: 8 (CON’T.) Z-9522
Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow a reduced rear setback for the
proposed residential structure. The proposed lot coverage is compatible with other
lots throughout the Heights neighborhood where new homes or large additions to
existing homes have been constructed. The proposed lot massing resembles
nearby properties with attached garages as well as detached accessory structures.
Notably, if an accessory (detached) garage structure were proposed upon the
subject site, a zero setback from the rear property line would be permitted due to the
presence of the alley right-of-way. The proposed residence and reduced rear
setback will likely have no adverse impact on adjacent properties or the overall
neighborhood.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, with the
condition that no accessory structures be located on the subject property.