HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8875 Staff AnalysisJULY 29, 2013
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z-8875
Owner: John Cloud
Applicant: Joe White, White-Daters and Associates
Address: 2400 N. Fillmore Street
Description: Lot 7, Block 31, Park View Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156
to allow an accessory garage structure which covers more than 30 percent of the required
rear yard area.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Undeveloped lot
Proposed Use of Property: Single family residential
STAFF REPORT
0
Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned lot at 2400 N. Fillmore Street is currently vacant. The property is
located at the northwest corner of N. Fillmore and "V" Streets. A house which
existed on the lot has been removed. The lot has a slight slope upward from front
to back (east to west).
The applicant proposes to construct a new single family residence .on the lot, as
noted on the attached site plan. The residence will be located in the center of the
lot and will conform to all ordinance required building setbacks. The applicant also
proposes to construct a 23 foot — 4 inch by 25 foot — 8 inch accessory garage
structure in the rear yard area, near the northwest corner of the lot. The accessory
structure will be one (1) story in height and will also conform to all ordinance
required building setbacks. The accessory structure will occupy approximately 50
percent of the rear 25 feet of this 45 foot wide lot. A two -car wide driveway is
proposed from "V" Street at the southwest corner of the lot.
JULY 29, 2013
ITEM NO.: 2 CON'T.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows accessory structures
in residential zones to occupy up to 30 percent of a required rear yard (rear 25 feet
of the lot). Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the accessory
structure to occupy approximately 50 percent of the lot.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The residential lot has a relatively narrow width of 45 feet, with a
smaller than normal required rear yard area. The proposed garage is a typical size
to accommodate two (2) vehicles. The proposed garage will not be out of
character with the general area. There are several other garage structures of
similar size within this block and along V' Street. Staff believes the proposed
accessory garage structure with increased rear yard coverage will have no adverse
impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (July 29, 2013)
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.