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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4094 Staff AnalysisSeptember 28, 1983 Item No. 3 - Z-4094 Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: Justification: Robert East 2621 North Fillmore Street Lots 1 and 2 of Block 24, Parkview Addition 1°R-2" Single Family District From the side yard setback provisions of Section 43-7-101.2 of the Code of Ordinances to permit a 21 setback The applicant states that the existing structural setback in place since 1965 provides for fixed relationships within the kitchen and dining room that preclude the placement of the addition at another location. Specific justification for the fireplace variance is not offered except that he would like to place it as shown. Present Use of the Property: Single Family Proposed Use of the Property: Remain the same with additional floor space STAFF REPORT A. Engineering Issues None attendant to this request. B. Staff Analysis The staff view of this request is that it is justified only for the room addition proposed and not for the fireplace location. The present alignment of the house at a 4 -foot setback will not be significantly expanded by an 8 -foot addition to the west, if this is the last structural change. We see a potential for a future garage or carport addition which could extend the 4 -foot side yard another 20 plus feet. We do not encourage such a construction and suggest that if the Board feels disposed to grant the room variance, that a September 28, 1983 Item No. 3 - Continued prohibition be attached. As to the fireplace, we feel that the owner should research the possibility of constructing a fireplace with the outside wall flush with the 4 -foot setback line and projecting into the room area. We feel the length of the addition and relationship with adjacent residences are basis for denial of the fireplace. C. Staff Recommendation Approval of the 8' x 121 room addition and denial of the fireplace setback. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: Mr. East, the applicant, was present and addressed the Board. There were no objectors in attendance. A brief discussion was held concerning the modification of the chimney dimension to a 14 -inch intrusion into the side yard. Staff suggested its recommendation was not modified by this change. The Board then acted on a motion to approve the application as filed with the modification on the chimney to allow a 14 -inch intrusion into the side yard. The motion passed by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 nay. P