HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8908 Staff AnalysisJANUARY 27, 2014
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
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Morgan and Jennifer Keyes
Chris Milligan
2801 N. Fillmore Street
Lot 6, Block 16, Park View Addition
R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156 to
allow construction of an accessory garage with increased rear yard coverage.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residence Under Construction
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 2801 N Fillmore Street is located at the northeast
corner of N. Fillmore and "Z" Streets. The property is occupied by a two-story
single family residence which is under construction. As of this writing, the framing
for the residence is nearing completion.
The applicant proposes to construct a 24 foot by 26 foot detached garage near the
northeast corner of the lot, as noted on the attached site plan. The garage will be
one (1) story in height. It will be located 6.5 feet from the rear (east) property line,
15 feet from the south (street side) property line and four (4) feet from the north
side property line. The accessory structure will be separated from the main
residence by 6.5 feet. The proposed accessory garage will occupy 42.75 percent
of the required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot). A driveway from "Z" Street
will access the proposed garage structure.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum rear yard
coverage of 30 percent (rear 25 feet of the lot) for accessory structures in R-3
zoning. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the proposed
accessory garage with a rear yard coverage of 42.75 percent.
JANUARY 27, 2014
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear yard coverage variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The size of the proposed accessory garage structure will
not be out of character with other accessory structures in this general area. The lot
in question is only 45 feet wide, which is narrower than the majority of the lots in
this area. This reduces the amount of buildable area for this lot. Staff believes the
proposed accessory garage with increased rear yard coverage will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage variance, subject
to the accessory garage structure being constructed to match the principal
structure.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (January 27, 2014)
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.