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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4360 Staff AnalysisNovember 19, 1984 Item No. 7 - Z-4360 Owner: James M. Wright Address: 5411 "L" Street Description: Park of Block 2, Hollenberg Addition Zoned: "R-2" Single Family Variance Requested: From the front yard setback provisions of Section 43-7.101.2/D.1 to permit an addition with a 19.7 -foot setback for a second floor addition (ordinance requires 251). JUSTIFICATION: 1. The proposal as filed provides for building up rather than out in order to retain large oak trees in the yard. 2. The porch/overhang is necessary in order to move the low bearing portions of the foundation away from the sewer line. 3. The rear lot area has terrain problems. Present Use of Property: Residence Proposed Use of Property: Remain the same as two story STAFF REPORT A. Engineering Issues None reported. B. Staff Analysis The proposal is to add a second story for additional living area. To do this, the existing porch which intrudes into the 25 -foot front yard must be expanded from its current 8 -foot width to approximately 251. This is to provide support for the second story addition which will have an overhang and try to solve a foundation problem as stated in the justification. The proposed porch will not be enclosed so the structural encroachment will be limited. The reduced setback will not have any impact on the property across the street November 19, 1984 Item No. 7 - Continued because it is a park, and with the lot in question being lower than other lots on the block, the addition will be less noticeable visually. The staff Supports the requested variance because a hardship does exist and the owner has provided substantial justification. In addition, the staff views the second story expansion as being more desirable than a similar size addition encroaching into a limited rear or side yard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the request as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Board held a brief discussion on the issue. A motion was made to approve the variance as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. November 19, 1984 Item No. 7 - Z-4360 Owner: James M. Wright Address: 5411 "L" Street Description: Park of Block 2, Hollenberg Addition Zoned: "R-2" Single Family Variance Requested: From the front yard setback provisions of Section 43-7.101.2/D.1 to permit an addition with a 19.7 -foot setback for a second floor addition (ordinance requires 251). JUSTIFICATION: 1. The proposal as filed provides for building up rather than out in order to retain large oak trees in the yard. 2. The porch/overhang is necessary in order to move the low bearing portions of the foundation away from the sewer line. 3. The rear lot area has terrain problems. Present Use of Property: Residence Proposed Use of Property: Remain the same as two story STAFF REPORT A. Engineering Issues None reported. B. Staff Analysis The proposal is to add a second story for additional living area. To do this, the existing porch which intrudes into the 25 -foot front yard must be expanded from its current 8 -foot width to approximately 251. This is to provide support for the second story addition which will have an overhang and try to solve a foundation problem as stated in the justification. The proposed porch will not be enclosed so the structural encroachment will be limited. The reduced setback will not have any impact on the property across the street November 19, 1984 Item No. 7 - Continued because it is a park, and with the lot in question being lower than other lots on the block, the addition will be less noticeable visually. The staff supports the requested variance because a hardship does exist and the owner has provided substantial justification. In addition, the staff views the second story expansion as being more desirable than a similar size addition encroaching into a limited rear or side yard. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the request as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The applicant was present. There were no objectors. The Board held a brief discussion on the issue. A motion was made to approve the variance as filed. The motion passed by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.