HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5049-A Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 28, 2015
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z -5049-A
Owner: Evan Wade and Jennifer Gregory
Applicant: Paxton Singleton
Address: 1900 Beechwood Street
Description: Lot 134R, Shadowlawn Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 and 36-156 to allow a building addition with reduced
rear setback and a detached garage with reduced street side
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
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 at 1900 Beechwood Street is occupied by a two-story
brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the northwest
corner of Beechwood Street and Echo Pass. A driveway from Echo Pass is
located at the southwest corner of the lot.
The applicant proposes to construct a two-story addition at the northwest corner of
the house and a detached garage at the southwest corner of the lot, as noted on
the attached site plan. The proposed addition will be located eight (8) feet to 10.5
feet back from the north side property line and 18 feet to 19.5 feet back from the
rear (west) property line. The proposed garage will be located 8.5 feet to 11.5 feet
from the south street side property line and five (5) feet to seven (7) feet back from
the rear (west) property line. The garage will be separated from the house by 6.5
feet.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
ITEM NO.: 1 CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for the principal structure on this R-2 zoned lot. Section 36-
156(a)(2)c. requires a minimum street side setback of 15 feet for accessory
structures. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the building
addition with a reduced rear setback and the accessory garage structure with a
reduced street side setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested setback variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The requested setback variances are relatively minor in nature. The
proposed setbacks will not be out of character with the neighborhood. A number of
similar setback variances have been granted throughout this neighborhood. The
existing house is located approximately 32 feet to 45 feet back from the front
property line, instead of the 25 foot front setback as typically required. This greatly
reduces the amount of buildable area in the rear yard area. Additionally the overall
building massing proposed for the property will be compatible with the
neighborhood. Staff believes the proposed addition and garage with reduced
setbacks will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general
area.
C. Staff Recommendati
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variances, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(September 28, 2015)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved.
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