HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4141 Staff AnalysisDecember 19, 1983
Item No. 8 - Z-4141
Owner: Phyllis R. Haynes
Address: 124 South Booker
Description: Lot 7 of Block 2, C.S. Stifft's Addn.
Zoned: "R-2" Single Family District
Variance
Requested: From the side yard setback provisions of
Section 43, Article 5., Section 5-101.F
of the Code of Ordinances to permit
construction of a 12' x 24' one story
detached garage on the property line
(ordinance requirement is 3' for
accessory structure).
JUSTIFICATION
1. The owner states: (1) a 3 -foot setback would prohibit
vehicular access to the new construction due to the
building location and its proximity to the residence,
(2) would require relocation of the driveway,
(3) setback would create a gulley and possible erosion
of neighbors property, (4) would reduce usable yard
area, (5) the replacement of a building which existed
over 50 years in the same place and (6) would cause
damage to nearby tree if structure were moved.
Present Use
of the Property:
Proposed Use
of the Property:
Residence
Remain the same
STAFF REPORT
A. En ineering Issues
There were no adverse comments received at this
writing.
B. Staff Analysis
A staff visit to this site revealed a circumstance
while not a true hardship case does have merit from a
function and aesthetics viewpoint. The existing
building is an eyesore and does have grade change
problems associated with on line construction. That
is, a retaining wall. The neighbors house on the north
has an unimproved driveway along the property line and
a good side yard relationship. There would be no
adverse impact on the neighborhood by this proposed
construction.
December 19, 1983
Item No. 8 - Continued
C. Staff Recommendation
Approval as filed for a one story garage for automobile
parking.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION:
The applicant was present and stated the staff
recommendation was acceptable and offered no further
comments in support of the request. There were no objectors
present. After a brief discussion, the Board voted on a
motion to approve the application. The motion passed by a
vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position.