HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8929 Staff AnalysisMARCH 31, 2014
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-8928
Owner/Applicant: Don and Judy Adams
Address: 2701 N. Pierce Street
Description: Lot 6, Block 18, Park View Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254 to
allow a deck/step addition with a reduced rear 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
Q
Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 2701 N. Pierce Street is occupied by a two-story single
family residence which was recently constructed. The property is located at the
northeast corner of N. Pierce and "Y" Streets. There is a two -car wide driveway
from "Y" Street near the southwest corner of the property.
As part of the new home construction, a wood deck and steps were constructed on
the rear of the house, as noted on the attached site plan. The deck structure is
unenclosed and covered with an arbor -type roof. The deck is located 4.5 feet back
from the south side property line and 17 feet back from the rear (east) property
line. The steps are located 21 feet back from the rear property line. The rear wall
of the house is located 25 feet back from the rear property line.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this
requirement to allow the deck and steps which encroach into the required rear
setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed encroachment into the rear 25 foot setback is
minimal, with an unenclosed deck and step structure. The proposed rear yard
encroachment is not out of character with the neighborhood. The Board recently
approved a reduced rear setback for the residence being constructed across "Y"
MARCH 31, 2014
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.)
Street to the south. More than adequate separation will exist between the porch
addition and the nearest residence to the east. Staff believes the proposed deck
with reduced rear setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties
or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to the
deck and step structure remaining unenclosed and uncovered.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(March 31, 2014)
Judy Adams was present, representing the application. There were no objectors
present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval.
There was no further discussion of the application.
There was a motion to approve the application as recommended by staff. The vote was
5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.