HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-3850-B Staff AnalysisApril 24, 1995
Item No_: 1
File No.
Owner:
Address:
Description-
Zoned:
Variance Reouested:
Z -3850-B
William G. Ellis
5303 West 33rd Street
Lot 5, Block 8, Intercity Addition
I-2
A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-320
to permit construction of a raised
landing and walkway with a reduced
side yard setback of 1.8 feet. The
Ordinance requires a side yard
setback of 15 feet in the I-2
district.
Justification: The lot is only 50 feet wide. The
existing building has only a 5.8
foot side yard setback. As a part
of the renovation of the existing
building, the applicant is required
to install a fire exit on the side
of the structure. The 4 foot wide
landing and walkway are to provide
a transition from this fire exit to
the ground.
Present Use of Property: Warehouse
Proposed Use of Property: Warehouse and office
Staff Report:
Engineering Issues:
Dedicate Master Street Plan right-of-way of 35 feet from the
centerline of Mabelvale Pike. The nature of the minor
exterior construction does not warrant in lieu fees for
street construction.
B. ta£f Anal is
The applicant is currently renovating a portion of this
existing warehouse building to meet the growth of his
business. To comply with fire code requirements, a fire
exit must be installed on the side of the existing building.
The existing, non -conforming building currently has a 5.8
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foot side yard setback. A 15 foot side yard setback is
required in the I-2 district. At the point that the fire
exit is installed in the side of the building, the applicant
proposes to install a landing and walkway. The new
structure will be 28 inches above grade and will have hand
rails extending above that. The proposed new landing and
walkway will come to within 1.8 feet of the side property
line.
The proposed walkway will extend behind one single family
residence and staff feels that screening should be installed
along that portion of the property line adjacent to this
occupied single family residence.
The fire exit, landing and walkway will not serve as a
primary access to the building and, as such, will not
generate much pedestrian traffic. With attention to
screening the adjacent residence, the proposed construction
should not have a negative impact on neighboring properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback
variance subject to the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the City Engineer's Comments
2. Screening is to be installed along the property line
where the proposed walkway is adjacent to the
residence.
3. No portion of the landing or walkway are to be enclosed
or covered with a roof.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 24, 1995)
The applicant, William Ellis, was present. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation
of approval, with conditions. Staff informed the Board that a
letter had been received from J. T. Jaynes, owner of the adjacent
residential property located at 15316 West 34th Street. In his
letter, Mr. Jaynes voiced no opposition to the requested variance
but he did ask that a minimum 6 foot tall privacy fence be
installed along the common property line between his property and
Mr. Ellis'.
Mr. Ellis offered no additional comments other than to state that
he understood staff's recommendation.
A motion was made to approve the requested side yard setback
variance subject to the following conditions:
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1. Compliance with the City Engineer's Comments
2. A 6 foot tall privacy fence is to be installed along the
property line where the proposed walkway is adjacent to the
residence at 5316 West 34th Street.
3. No portion of the landing or walkway are to be enclosed or
covered with a roof.
The motion was approved with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent.
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