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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4212 Staff AnalysisApril 16, 1984 Item No. 5 - Z-4212 Owner:- Tom Roberts Address: 3023 North University Avenue Description: Long Legal Zoned: "R-3" Single Family District Variance Requested: From the rear yard setback provisions of Section 43/7.101.3/D.4 to permit an addition to principle structure with a 16.5 -foot rear yard (ordinance requires 251). JUSTIFICATION: 1. Additional space is needed, and there is no other way to place the addition other than in the requested configuration. 2. The house was constructed approximately 35 years ago before City codes requiring that structures be a certain distance from lot lines. 3. The area for the proposed addition is already a covered patio and the addition would extend and enclose the existing line of the house. 4. The proposed addition will straighten the lines of the house and should improve its appearance and function. Present Use of the Property: Single family residence Proposed Use of the Property: Same STAFF REPORT: A. As of this writing, no adverse comments have been received. B. The proposed addition is to be on the rear of the structure and follow the existing line of the house. There will continue to be good physical separation between the residence to the south and the east because of generous setbacks. The residence has a front yard setback of approximately 59' which this property has tried to keep in the past with other additions. The April 16, 1984 Item No. 5 - Continued carport setback is approximately 421. This type of front yard setback is common on the block and does produce an attractive livable environment. The yards are heavily landscaped and screen the houses from the street. It does appear that the proposed location for the addition is the only viable one remaining. The site is lower than other properties in the area, and with the addition being on the rear, there should be very little visual impact from the expansion. The proposed addition is more compatible with what has occurred in the area and does continue to maintain the large front yard setback. One minor concern that the staff does have is that the variance request will severely reduce what little back yard there is. C. Staff recommends approval of the variance as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors in attendance. A motion was made to approve the variance as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position. April 16, 1984 Item No. 5 - Z-4212 Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: JUSTIFICATION: Tom Roberts 3023 North University Avenue Long Legal "R-3" Single Family District From the rear yard setback provisions of Section 43/7.101.3/D.4 to permit an addition to principle structure with a 16.5 -foot rear yard (ordinance requires 251). 1. Additional space is needed, and there is no other way to place the addition other than in the requested configuration. 2. The house was constructed approximately 35 years ago before City codes requiring that structures be a certain distance from lot lines. 3. The area for the proposed addition is already a covered patio and the addition would extend and enclose the existing line of the house. 4. The proposed addition will straighten the lines of the house and should improve its appearance and function. Present Use of the Property: Proposed Use of the Property: STAFF REPORT: Single family residence Same A. As of this writing, no adverse comments have been received. B. The proposed addition is to be on the rear of the structure and follow the existing line of the house. There will continue to be good physical separation between the residence to the south and the east because of generous setbacks. The residence has a front yard setback of approximately 59' which this property has tried to keep in the past with other additions. The April 15, 1984 Item No. 5 - Continued carport setback is approximately 42'. This type of front yard setback is common on the block and does produce an attractive livable environment. The yards are heavily landscaped and screen the houses from the street. It does appear that the proposed location for the addition is the only viable one remaining. The site is lower than other properties in the area, and with the addition being on the rear, there should be very little visual impact from the expansion. The proposed addition is more compatible with what has occurred in the area and does continue to maintain the large front yard setback. One minor concern that the staff does have is that the variance request will severely reduce what little back yard there is. C. Staff recommends approval of the variance as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors in attendance. A motion was made to approve the variance as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position.