HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9164 Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 26, 2016
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned
Z-9164
Robert and Marilynn Porter
James Burt Taggart Jr.
2122 N. Palm Street
West side of N. Palm Street, between Country Club Blvd. and
Stonewall Road
R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow construction of a detached structure with
increased rear yard coverage and decreased separation
from the principal structure.
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 2122 N. Palm Street is occupied by a one-story brick and
frame single family residence. A paved alley is located along the rear (west) property
line. A detached, two -car wide carport is located near the northwest corner of the
property. A two -car wide driveway from the alley serves as access to the carport.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing detached carport structure and
construct a new detached carport with storage area, as noted on the attached site
plan. The proposed carport will be located near the southwest corner of the lot, with
continued access from the alley. The proposed carport will be 20 feet by 24 feet in
area, with a small amount of enclosed storage at the southwest corner of the
structure. The driveway will be located at an angle to the alley in order to provide
easier access to the covered parking for the property owner who is physically
challenged. The proposed carport will be located 5.8 feet back from the south side
SEPTEMBER 26, 2016
ITEM NQ.: 3C{ QN,T,)
property line and one (1) foot from the rear (west) property line. The carport will be
separated from the house (with new addition) by four (4) feet and will occupy
approximately 37 percent of the required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot.).
Section 36-156(a)(2)b. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that accessory
structures be separated from principal structures by at least six (6) feet. Section36-
156(a)(2)c. requires that accessory structures cover a maximum of 30 percent of the
required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot). Therefore, the applicant is requesting
variances from these ordinance requirements to allow the proposed accessory
carport structure with a reduced separation of four (4) feet and a rear yard coverage
of 37 percent.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed accessory carport structure will not be out of character
with other accessory structures to the south along the alley right-of-way. There are
other accessory structures and principal structure additions within this block which
have similar expanded rear yard coverages. Staff believes the proposed accessory
carport structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested coverage and separation variances,
subject to the proposed carport structure remaining unenclosed, except for the small
storage area.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(September 26, 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.
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