HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9036 Staff AnalysisMAY 18, 2015
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Z-9036
Daniel C. Moore
Jennifer Herron
2911 N. University Avenue
Lots 3 and 4, Block 12, Park View Addition
R-3
A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
156 to allow a swimming pool with increased rear yard coverage.
The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff: Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property located at 2911 N. University Avenue is occupied by a
one-story frame single family residence. There is a circular driveway from N.
University Avenue which serves as access. A one -car wide driveway extends from
the circular driveway and runs along the south side of the residence. The driveway
leads to a carport structure near the southeast corner of the lot. A small storage
building is also located near the southeast corner of the lot. An in -ground pool and
deck are located near the center of the rear yard area.
The applicant proposes to remove the carport, storage building and pool from the
rear yard area and construct a new pool and pool house, as noted on the attached
site plan. The proposed in -ground pool will be 16 feet by 75 feet in area, with a 12
foot by 16 foot entry area. The pool will be located five (5) feet back from the rear
(east) property line and 12.5 feet from the north and south side property lines. The
proposed pool will occupy approximately 50 percent of the required rear yard area
(rear 25 feet of the lot). The proposed pool house will be located 26.8 feet back
from the rear (east) property line, 5.1 feet from the south side property line, and be
separated from the pool by six (6) feet.
MAY 18, 2015
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.)
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows an accessory
building(s) to occupy up to 30 percent of the required rear yard area (rear 25 feet)
for R-2 zoned lots. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the
proposed pool to cover approximately 50 percent of the required rear yard area.
Staff is supportive of the variance to allow increased rear yard coverage. Staff
views the request as reasonable. The requested coverage variance is for an in -
ground pool which will not be visible from the adjacent properties. The zoning
ordinance does classify an in -ground pool as an accessory structure. The
proposed pool and pool house will comply with all building setback requirements.
The proposed rear yard coverage will not be out of character with the
neighborhood. Many of the other lots within this area contain accessory structures
with similar rear yard coverages. Staff believes the proposed in -ground pool 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 (May 18, 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.