HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4107 Staff AnalysisOctober 17, 1983
Item No. 2 - Z-4107
Owner: Lonnie A. Brewster
Address: 6808 Hawthorne Road
Description: Lot 26, Block 1, Hollywood Addition
Zoned: "R-3" Single Family District
variance
Requested: 1. From the front yard setback
provisions of Section 43/7-101.2 to
permit a carport with a 14.2-foot
setback.
2. To permit a side yard setback on
the carport with a 16-inch
setback.
JUSTIFICATION
The owner states that an entry on the west side of the
residence constructed with a raised porch projects into the
side yard and precludes a double wide carport. The carport
has been constructed partially (framing) in.the site
indicated on sketch.
Present Use
of the Property:
Proposed Use
of the Property:
Single Familyi
Remain the same.
STAFF REPORT
A. Engineering Issues
There are no reported concerns at this writing. All
improvements are in place as this is a platted lot. A
large drainage ditch lies on the west property line but
is not affected by this proposal.
B. Staff Analysis
This owner is complying with an enforcement directive
from the Building Permits Office. He began
construction prior to obtaining the required permits.
This variance action is understandable inasmuch as two
neighbors to the east have similar canopies in their
front yards with setbacks comparable to the one
illustrated on this drawing. This lot is fronted by a
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commercial use and zoned property across Hawthorne
Street. The only effected lot is the property to the
west which rears on this lot. There is a 7 or 8 foot
high hedge between the two properties.
C. Staff Recommendation
The staff feels that given the circumstances in this
block the owner is justified in his request. The only
problem observed by staff is that the adjacent carports
are metal, freestanding type which pose no threat to
eventual closure for usable floor space or storage. We
feel that this structure must be limited to a like
circumstance and be specifically prohibited from
structural ties to the house.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION:
The applicants, Mr. and Mrs. Brewster, were present.
Mrs. Brewster offered comments in support of the requested
variance. There were no objectors in attendance. A brief
discussion of the proposal was held resulting in a motion.to
approve the requested variance subject to those items set
forth in the staff recomendation. The motion passed by a
vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.