HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8843 Staff AnalysisFEBRUARY 25, 2013
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File No.: Z-8843
Owner: Duda Properties
Applicant: Eugene P. Levy
Address: 2801 N. University Avenue
Description: Lot 6 Block 13, Park View Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-255
to allow a porch addition with a reduced front setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Vacant Single Family Residence
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comment.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 2801 N. University Avenue is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. The property is located at the northeast corner of N.
University Avenue and "Z" Street. The property slopes downward from front to
back (west to east). A driveway from "Z" Street has served as access to the
property. The rear portion of the house has been removed in conjunction with a
construction project.
The applicant has obtained a building permit to add a second level to the existing
house and extend the structure toward the rear (east) property line, as noted on
the attached site plan. As part of the construction project, the applicant proposes
to add a covered, unenclosed front porch to the structure, also noted on the
attached plan and elevations. The proposed porch will be seven (7) feet by 18 feet
in size and be located 22.5 feet back from the front (west) property line.
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.)
Section 36-255(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet for this R-3 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the proposed front porch with a reduced front setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed 22.5 foot front setback for the proposed porch will not
be out of character with several other residences to the north and south, along the
east side of N. University Avenue. There are several other residences to the north
and south with front setbacks, to porches and front walls, of less than 25 feet. The
residence two (2) lots to the north of the subject property has a front porch with a
similar setback to the one proposed. Additionally, the proposed front setback
represents only a 10 percent encroachment into the required front setback. Also,
the proposed front porch will be unenclosed which will lessen any visual impact the
porch may have on surrounding properties. Staff believes the proposed porch with
reduced front setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or
the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback variance, subject to the
porch addition remaining unenclosed on its north, south and west sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (February 25, 2013)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application
with a recommendation of approval, with conditions.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved, as recommended by staff with a
vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.