HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9081 Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 28, 2015
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.: Z-9081
Owner: Davis Dodson
Applicant: Sarah Dodson
Address: 3005 N. Taylor Street
Description: Lot 17, Grandview Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a building 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
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 3005 N. Taylor Street is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located on the east side of N.
Taylor Street, south of Scenic Drive. There is a one -car wide driveway at the
northwest corner of the property. The driveway extends along the north side of the
residence to a carport at the northeast corner of the residence.
The applicant proposes to construct a 16 foot — 10 inch by 32 foot — 9 inch addition
to the rear, southeast corner, of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan.
The proposed addition will be one-story in height and contain additional living
space. The proposed addition will be located seven (7) feet back from the south
side property line and 15.5 feet to 16 feet back from the rear (east) property line.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the proposed building addition with a reduced rear setback.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2015
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.)
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed building addition with reduced rear setback will not
be out of character with the neighborhood. Similar rear building setbacks exist
throughout this area. The subject property backs up to an alley/access drive and
not the rear yard for a residential lot. Therefore, no separation issues will exist.
Staff believes the proposed building addition 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, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(September 28, 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.
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