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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4315 Staff AnalysisOctober 22, 1984 Item No. A - Z-4315 Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: JUSTIFICATION: James Calvin 423 Bond Street Lots 11 and 12, Block 14 Garland Addition "I-2" Light Industrial From the mobile home provisions of Section 3-101/C.l.d to permit a mobile home for security purposes. Applicant operated a food service business at a nearby location for a number of years and has been the victim of five burglaries at that location. Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: STAFF REPORT A. Restaurant Same Engineering Issues None have been reported as of this writing. B. Staff Analysis The requested variance is to allow the applicant to place a mobile home on the site of a restaurant for security purposes. At a previous location, the applicant experienced a number of break-ins and now is of the belief that only a 24-hour guard on the premises will help solve this problem. There is no question that a hardship does exists, and the request is justified.. But, staff is concerned with the proposed location of the trailer. The trailer would be very visible from all directions and only have a 2 feet setback from the south property line. Staff does not feel this is desirable for the neighborhood and recommends that the trailer be shifted to the east. A more suitable location would be between the existing service drive and the east property line. This should lessen the impact of the trailer and also allow for October 22, 1984 Item No. A - Continued a greater setback along East Capitol. Staff believes that this location and some landscaping or buffering would reduce the visibility of the trailer. One final recommendation is for a fence to be constructed along the east property line if one is not currently in place. This fence should be opaque and 6 feet in height. C. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the placement of the mobile home subject to the comments made in the staff's analysis. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: (9-17-84) The applicant, James Calvin, was present. There were no persons in attendance objecting to the request. Staff reviewed the conditions of the approval: (1) the trailer being relocated to the east, (2) a fence be constructed along the east property line and (3) the trailer be restricted to security purposes only and not be rented for residential use. Mr. Calvin then discussed the various locations and the size of the trailer. He said that the size of the trailer shown on the site plan was incorrect. Mr. Calvin stated that his plans were to place a 14' x 50' trailer on the site, not an 8' x 40' one as shown on the site plan. There was a lengthy discussion about the size issue. Mr. Calvin felt that a large trailer could not be placed at the location proposed by the staff and properly work. He also indicated that he never intended to use an 8' x 40' trailer and was not sure why that size was represented on the plan. Because of the size conflict and other uncertainties, a motion was made to defer the request to the October 22, 1984, meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: (10-22-84) The applicant, James Calvin, was present. There was one objector also present. Staff reviewed the recommendations and distributed copies of the revised site plan to the Board of Adjustment members. Mr. Calvin spoke briefly and answered questions about his proposal. He indicated that the size of the trailer that he had purchased was 13' x 44' and that was the smallest one he could locate. Elsie Edie, a property owner on East Capitol, spoke and objected to the size and the proposed location. There was a lengthy discussion about the security issue and the various J October 22, 1984 Item No. A - Continued locations. Mr. Calvin said he had no problems with locating the trailer in the rear parking lot and Ms. Edie had no objections to placing it there. A motion was made to approve the variance with the conditions that the mobile home be placed in the northeast corner of the lot as shown on the site plan as the alternate location and provide adequate landscaping. In addition, the use of the mobile home is restricted to James Calvin only as long as he maintains the restaurant. The motion passed by a'vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. October 22, 1984 Item No. A - Z-4315 Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: variance Requested: JUSTIFICATION: James Calvin 423 Bond Street Lots 11 and 12, Block 14 Garland Addition "I-2" Light Industrial From the mobile home provisions of Section 3-101/C.l.d to permit a mobile home for security purposes. Applicant operated a food service business at a nearby location for a number of years and has been the victim of five burglaries at that location. Present Use of Property: Restaurant Proposed Use of Property: Same STAFF REPORT A. Engineering Issues None have been reported as of this writing. B. Staff Analvsis The requested variance is to allow the applicant to place a mobile home on the site of a restaurant for security purposes. At a previous location, the applicant experienced a number of break-ins and now is of the belief that only a 24-hour guard on the premises will help solve this problem. There is no question that a hardship does exists, and the request is justified. But, staff is concerned with the proposed location of the trailer. The trailer would be very visible from all directions and only have a 2 feet setback from the south property line. Staff does not feel this is desirable for the neighborhood and recommends that the trailer be shifted to the east. A more suitable location would be between the existing service drive and the east property line. This should lessen the impact of the trailer and also allow for 1 October 22, 1984 Item No. A - Continued a greater setback along East Capitol. Staff believes that this location and some landscaping or buffering would reduce the visibility of the trailer. One final recommendation is for a fence to be constructed along the east property line if one is not currently in place. This fence should be opaque and 6 feet in height. C. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the placement of the mobile home subject to the comments made in the staff's analysis. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: (9-17-84) The applicant, James Calvin, was present. There were no persons in attendance objecting to the request. Staff reviewed the conditions of the approval: (1) the trailer being relocated to the east, (2) a fence be constructed along the east property line and (3) the trailer be restricted to security purposes only and not be rented for residential use. Mr. Calvin then discussed the various locations and the size of the trailer. He said that the size of the trailer shown on the site plan was incorrect. Mr. Calvin stated that his plans were to place a 14' x 50' trailer on the site, not an 8' x 40' one as shown on the site plan. There was a lengthy discussion about the size issue. Mr. Calvin felt that a large trailer could not be placed at the location proposed by the staff and properly work. He also indicated that he never intended to use an 8' x•40' trailer and was not sure why that size was represented on the plan. Because of the size conflict and other uncertainties, a motion was made to defer the request to the October 22, 1984, meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: (10-22-84) The applicant, James Calvin, was present. There was one objector also present. Staff reviewed the recommendations and distributed copies of the revised site plan to the Board of Adjustment members. Mr. Calvin spoke briefly and answered questions about his proposal. He indicated that the size of the trailer that he had purchased was 13' x 44' and that was the smallest one he could locate. Elsie Edie, a property owner on East Capitol, spoke and objected to the size and the proposed location. There was a lengthy discussion about the security issue and the various October 22, 1984 Item No. A_- Continued locations. Mr. Calvin said he had no problems with locating the trailer in the rear parking lot and Ms. Edie had no objections to placing it there. A motion was made to approve the variance with the conditions that the mobile home be placed in the northeast corner of the lot as shown on the site plan as the alternate location and provide adequate landscaping. In addition, the use of the mobile home is restricted to James Calvin only as long as he maintains the restaurant. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes► 0 noes and 2 absent. September 17, 1984 Item No. 4 - Z-4315 Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: variance Requested: JUSTIFICATION: James Calvin 423 Bond Street Lots 11 and 12, Block 14 Garland Addition "I-2" Light Industrial From the mobile home provisions of Section 3-101/C.l.d to permit a mobile home for security purposes. Applicant operated a food service business at a nearby` location for a number of years and has been the victim of five burglaries at that location. Present Use of Property: Restaurant Proposed Use of Property: Same STAFF REPORT A. Engineering Issues None have been reported as of this writing. B. Staff Analvsis The requested variance is to allow the applicant to place a mobile home on the site of a restaurant for security purposes. At a previous location, the applicant experienced a number of break-ins and now is of the belief that only a 24-hour guard on the premises will help solve this problem. There is no question that a hardship does exists, and the request is justified. But, staff is concerned with the proposed location of the trailer. The trailer would be very visible from all directions and only have a 2 feet setback from the south property line. Staff does not feel this is desirable for the neighborhood and recommends that the trailer be shifted to the east. A more suitable location would be between the existing service drive and the east property line. This should lessen the impact of the trailer and also allow for September 17, 1984 Item No. 4 - Continued a greater setback along East Capitol. Staff believes that this location and some landscaping or buffering would reduce the visibility of the trailer. One final recommendation is for a fence to be constructed along the east property line if one is not currently in place. This fence should be opaque and 6 feet in height. C. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the placement of the mobile home subject to the comments made in the staff's analysis. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant, James Calvin, was present. There were no persons in attendance objecting to the request. Staff reviewed the conditions of the approval: (1) the trailer being relocated to the east, (2) a fence be constructed along the east property line and (3) the trailer be restricted to security purposes only and not be rented for residential use. Mr. Calvin then discussed the various locations and the size of the trailer. He said that the size of the trailer shown on the site plan was incorrect. Mr. Calvin stated that his plans were to place a 14' x 50' trailer on the site, not an 8' x 40' one as shown on the site plan. There was a lengthy discussion about the size issue. Mr. Calvin felt that a large trailer could not be placed at the location proposed by the staff and properly work. He also indicated that he never intended to use an 8' x 40' trailer and was not sure why that size was represented on the plan. Because of the size conflict and other uncertainties, a motion was made to defer the request to the October 22, 1984, meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent. September 17, 1984 Item No. 4 - Z-4315 Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: JUSTIFICATION: James Calvin 423 Bond Street Lots 11 and 12, Block 14 Garland Addition "I-2" Light Industrial From the mobile home provisions of Section 3-101/C.l.d to permit a mobile home for security purposes. Applicant operated a food service business at a nearby location for a number of years and has been the victim of five burglaries at that location. Present Use Of Property: Proposed Use of Property: STAFF REPORT A. B. Restaurant Same Engineering Issues None have been reported as of this writing. Staff Analysis The requested variance -is to allow the applicant to Place a mobile home on the site of a restaurant for security purposes. At a previous location, the applicant experienced a number of break-ins and now is of the belief that only a 24-hour guard on the premises will help solve this problem. There is no question that a hardship does exists, and the request is justified. But■ staff is concerned with the proposed location of the trailer. The trailer would be very visible from all directions and only have a 2 feet setback from the south property line. Staff does not feel this is desirable for the neighborhood and recommends that the trailer be shifted to the east. A more suitable location would be between the existing service drive and the east property line. This should lessen the impact ❑£ the trailer and also allow for September 17, 1984 Item No. 4 - Continued a greater setback along East Capitol. Staff believes that this location and some landscaping or buffering would reduce the visibility of the trailer. One final recommendation is for a fence to be constructed along the east property line if one is not currently in Place. This fence should be opaque and 6 feet in height. C. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the placement of the mobile home subject to the comments made in the staff's analysis. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant, James Calvin, was present. There were no persons in attendance objecting to the request. Staff reviewed the conditions of the approval: (1) the trailer being relocated to the east, (2) a fence be constructed along the east property line and (3) the trailer be restricted to security purposes oni,v and not be rented for residential use. Mr. Calvin then discussed the various locations and the :size of the trailer. He said that the size of the trailez. shown on the site elan was incorrect. Mr. Calvin stated that his plans were to place a 14' x 50' trailer on the site, not an 8' x 40' one as shown on the site plan. There was a lengthy discussion about the size issue. Mr. Calvin felt that a large trailer could not be placed at the location proposed by the staff and properly work. He also indicated that he never intended to use an 8' x 40' trailer and was not sure why that size was r.epre-rented on the plan. Because of the size conflict and other uncertainties, a motion was made to defer the request to the October 22, 1984, meeting. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 0 noes and 3 absent.