HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9090 Staff AnalysisOCTOBER 26, 2015
ITEM NO.: 2
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Variance Requested:
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Z-9090
Stephen and Mary Hudson
2416 N. Grant Street
Lot 11, Block 29, Park View Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a porch addition with a reduced front setback.
The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 2416 N. Grant Street is occupied by a two-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located on the west side of N.
Grant Street, between W" and "W" Streets. A shared driveway is located at the
southeast corner of the property. The driveway extends along the south side of the
house, and leads to a detached carport within the rear yard area, at the northwest
corner of the lot.
The applicant proposes to construct a covered, unenclosed porch on the front of
the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed porch will be
eight (8) feet wide and 19.5 feet in length. The porch will be located 17 feet back
from the front (east) property line and over 12 feet from either side property line.
The porch will be unenclosed on its north, south and east sides.
OCTOBER 26, 2015
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the porch addition with a reduced front setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested front setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The houses within this block have approximately two (2) feet in
variation with relation to their front setbacks. The proposed porch will be located
approximately six (6) feet closer to the front property line than the homes closest to
their front property lines. Staff views the request minor enough as to have no
adverse visual impact on the adjacent properties. The proposed porch will be
unenclosed on its north, south and east sides. This will help lessen any visual
impact. The subject residence is the only home within this block with no front
porch. The proposed porch will add street appeal to this property. Staff believes
the proposed front porch with reduced front setback sill have no adverse impact on
the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback variance, subject to the
porch addition remaining unenclosed on its north, south and east sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(October 26, 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 3 ayes, 0 nay and 2 absent. The application was approved.