HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9147 Staff AnalysisJULY 25, 2016
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.: Z-9147
Owner: David and Margaret Mitchell Revocable Family Trust
Applicant: David S. Mitchell
Address: 1825 N. Monroe Street
Description: Lot 70, Shadowlawn Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow an in -ground pool which exceeds the
maximum rear yard coverage.
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
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
& Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 1825 N. Monroe Street is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single family residence. The property is located on the east side of
N. Monroe Street, between Club Road and Cantrell Road. There is a circular
driveway from N. Monroe Street which serves as access. A carport is located at the
northwest corner of the residence. A one-story accessory building is located at the
northeast corner of the property. The accessory structure is connected to the
residence by a covered, unenclosed breezeway.
The applicant is proposing to construct an in -ground swimming pool in the rear yard
area, at the southeast corner of the lot, as noted on the attached site plan. The
proposed pool will be approximately 540 square feet in area, and will be partially
located within the rear 25 feet of the property. This portion of the pool in combination
with the existing accessory building represents a rear yard coverage of
approximately 44 percent of the required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot).
JULY 25, 2016
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum rear yard
coverage of 30 percent for accessory structures in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow a rear yard coverage of approximately 44
percent.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear yard coverage variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. Although the pool is considered an accessory structure by
ordinance definition, it will be a completely below ground structure. The pool is
located in an area of the lot that is relatively level and complies with all setback
requirements. Any decking or patio area around the pool should be at ground level.
Additionally, the proposed increased rear yard coverage for this lot will not be out of
character with other lots throughout this neighborhood. Staff believes the addition
of the 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
(July 25, 2016)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by the vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
F)