HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3446-B Staff AnalysisAPRIL 25, 2016
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant -
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z -3446-B
West Heights, LLC
Kelley Johnson
5907 Country Club Blvd.
Lot 113, Forest Heights Place Addition
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Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a new residence with reduced side and rear setbacks.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Vacant Lot
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The property at 5907 Country Club Blvd. is currently an undeveloped lot. The
property is located on the south side of Country Club Blvd., east of N. University
Avenue. The lot was previously utilized as extra yard space for the residence
immediately to the west.
The applicant proposes to construct a new two-story residence on the property, as
noted on the attached site plan. The residence will be located 25 feet back from the
front (north) property line, 21.6 feet back from the rear (south) property line, 10 feet
to 19 feet back from the west side property line and five (5) feet from the east side
property line. A driveway will be located at the northwest corner of the lot. The drive
will extend along the west side of the residence to a side -loading garage at the rear
of the structure.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of six (6) feet for this 60 foot wide residential lot. Section 36-254(d)(3)
requires a minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
variances to allow a reduced side setback of five (5) feet along the east side property
line and a reduced rear setback of 21.6 feet.
APRIL 25, 2016
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. Both the proposed reduced side and rear setbacks are in character with
other properties throughout this neighborhood. There are a number of 50 foot wide
lots throughout this neighborhood, which require/allow five (5) foot side setbacks.
The proposed residence is being located further east on the lot in order to have
enough vehicular maneuvering area to access the side -loading garage portion of the
residence. Additionally, the requested reduced rear setback is a very minimal
encroachment. It is within one (1) foot of being able to qualify for an administrative
"sign -off". Staff believes the proposed residence with reduced rear and side
setbacks will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side and rear setback variances, as
filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(April 25, 2016)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by the vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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