HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4064-A Staff AnalysisFEBRUARY 28, 2005
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z -4064-A
Owner/Applicant: James Goodwin
Address: 3 Longfellow Lane
Description: Lot 1, Block 2, Forbesplace Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow a garage addition with a reduced front 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
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 3 Longfellow Lane is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from
Beverly Place which serves as access,. The property is located at the
southeast corner of Longfellow Lane and Beverly Place.
The applicant proposes to construct a 23 foot by 22 foot garage addition -on the
west end of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The addition
will have a heated/cooled connection to the residence. The proposed addition
will be located 18 feet from the front (west) property line and five (5) feet from
the south (side) property line. Access to the proposed garage structure will be
gained by utilizing the existing driveway from Beverly Place.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the garage addition with a reduced front setback. Although
the house faces north, the lot is platted west to east (front to back).
FEBRUARY 28, 2005
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.)
Staff is supportive of the requested front setback variance. Although the
proposed addition will be located slightly closer to the Beverly Place right-of-
way than the houses to the south, staff feels that the encroachment is
relatively minor. Additionally, the lot is located near the end of Beverly Place,
with the house to the north (across Longfellow Lane) being approximately 8
feet closer to the Beverly Place right-of-way than the existing house at 3
Longfellow Lane. The applicant has noted that the entire width of the
proposed garage cannot be attached to the residence because it would
eliminate several large windows. Staff feels that the proposed front setback
will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 28, 2005)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff by a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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