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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3817 Staff AnalysisMarch 15, 1982 Item No. 1 - Z-3817 Owner: John and Florence Schmelzer Address: 701 North Jackson Street Description: Lot 8, except the north 45 feet thereof, Block 39, Pulaski Heights Addition Zoned: "R-2" Single Family Variance Requested: Relief from Section 5-101-F2D to permit an accessory building without rear and side yard setbacks Present Use of Property: Single Family Proposed Use of Property: Single Family STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes -to add three feet to an existing garage, lengthening it to 20 feet. The entrance to this garage shows a common drive entrance with another garage immediately to the east, and there is a possibility of two cars colliding in'the backing motion. An on-site inspection indicates that this is unlikely to happen because of available sight distance and proximity of the two structures. It would be possible, of course, were one owner to come out and not realize the other owner was also in the process of removing his car: It is the staff's opinion that the.addition proposed will have no positive or negative bearing on the risk of collision. There appear to be no other difficulties from a structural -standpoint. Staff recommends approval of the variance requested. BOARD ACTION: The applicant was present, and there were no objectors. After a brief discussion, the Board moved to approve the application as filed. The motion was passed - 7 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. March 15, 1982 Item No. 1 - Z-3817 Owner: John and Florence Schmelzer Address: 701 North Jackson Street Description: Lot 8, except the north 45 feet thereof, Block 39, Pulaski Heights Addition Zoned: "R-2" Single Family Variance Requested: Relief from Section 5-101-F2D to permit an accessory building without rear and side yard setbacks Present Use of Property: Single Family Proposed Use of Property: Single Family STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The applicant proposes to add three feet to an existing garage, lengthening it to 20 feet. The entrance to this garage shows a common drive entrance with another garage immediately to the east, and there is a possibility of two cars colliding in the backing motion. An on-site inspection indicates that this is unlikely to happen because of available sight distance and proximity of the two structures. It would be possible, of course, were one owner to come out and not realize the other owner was also in the process of removing his car. It is the staff's opinion that the addition proposed will have no positive or negative bearing on the risk of collision. There appear to be no other difficulties from a structural standpoint. Staff recommends approval of the variance requested. BOARD ACTION: The applicant was present, and there were no objectors. After a brief discussion, the Board moved to approve the application as filed. The motion was passed - 7 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.