HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9582 -3608 Doral Dr - BOA Staff RptMAY 20, 2021
ITEM NO. 6 Z-9582
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File No.: Z-9582
Owners: Carl / Kimberly Carter
Applicant: Carl / Kimberly Carter
Address: 3608 Doral Dr.
Legal Description: Lot 34, Block 9, Pleasant Valley Addition
Zoned: R-2
Present Use: Single-family Residence
Proposed Use: Single-family Residence
Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested from the building line provisions of
Sec. 31-12 to allow a building addition which crosses a platted
front yard building line.
A variance is requested from area regulations of Sec. 36-254
to allow a reduced front yard setback in the R-2 district.
Justification: The applicant’s justification is presented as per the attached
letter dated March 15, 2021.
STAFF REPORT
A. Planning and Development Civil Engineering Comments:
No Comments.
B. Buffering and Landscape Comments:
No Comments.
C. Building Codes Comments:
No Comments
D. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood at 3608 Doral
Drive is occupied by a one-story two-family brick and frame home. The adjacent and
surrounding properties are also occupied by single family residences except for a
larger parcel further to the east zoned R-2 CUP which houses the Congregation
B’nai Israel. The terrain along Doral is generally characterized as having a higher
elevation on the north side of the street and sloping to the homes at a lower elevation
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ITEM NO. 6 Z-9582
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to the south. The subject property is located on the south side of the road with drive
access located on the east side of the property.
The applicant is proposing to install a treated pine stairway approximately 24-feet in
length from the street level of the property to the home’s lower entry. The sketch
provided indicates a 10-foot easement south of the property line adjacent to Doral
Street and a 35-foot platted building setback line. The normally required front yard
setback for R-2 zoned properties is 25-feet. The stairway will start immediately south
of the 10-foot easement locating 14-linear feet of the proposed structure outside of
the 25-foot building setback. The remaining 10-linear feet of the stairway will
continue to extend southward and terminate at the 35-foot platted building line.
Section 31-12(b) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance states, " In those instances
where a recorded subdivision plat has established building setback lines in
accordance with this chapter variances of those lines shall only be granted by the
Board of Adjustment." The applicant requests a variance to allow a reduction of the
35-foot platted front building setback to10-feet.
Section 36-254(d)(1) states, “There shall be a front yard setback having a depth of
not less than twenty-five (25) feet.” The applicant requests a variance to allow a
reduction of the required front yard setback to 10 feet.
The applicant has stated that there are existing stairway structures in the
neighborhood that are similar in style and function as the proposed. In addition, the
applicant has communicated that the design and location of the structure has been
reviewed by the neighborhood homeowner’s association and approved.
In Staff' s opinion, the proposed stairway will pose no negative effect upon the
health, safety, or welfare of the general public, and will not detract from the value
or aesthetic of the neighborhood or surrounding properties. In addition, Staff finds
the request to generally be in conformance with the development pattern in the
neighborhood. Based on the above assessment and analysis, Staff finds the
requested variances to be reasonable.
If the Board approves the requested front yard setback line variance, the applicant
must then produce a one-lot replat reflecting the approved change. As such, the
applicant must also review filing procedures with the County Clerk's office to
determine if the replat will require a revised Bill of Assurance and respond as
necessary and appropriate, as part of said replat.
E. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested platted front building line reduction
from 35 feet to a minimum of 10-feet with the following condition:
Completion of a replat reflecting the above-described building line change.