HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4360-C Staff AnalysisJuly 28, 2003
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File No.: Z -4360-C
Owner: David and Nancy Hoisted
Address: 5411 1" Street
Description: West % of Lots 1 and 2, Block 2,
Hollenberg Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
building addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Ana! sis:
The R-2 zoned property at 5411 1" Street is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. There is a one -car detached garage
located near the southwest corner of the property. There is an alley right-
of-way along the west property line which serves as access to the garage.
The garage is connected to the house by an unenclosed awning.
The applicants propose to enlarge the garage to a two -car structure with
living space above (game room). Additionally, the house and garage will
be connected by a heated and cooled building addition (enlarged dining
room and utility room). With the heated and cooled addition/connection,
the garage will become part of the principal structure. The proposed
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building additions will be set back approximately three (3) feet from the
rear (south) property line and 15 feet from the side (west) property line.
The proposed setback from the side property line (alley) should allow
adequate space for maneuvering in and out of the garage structure.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
rear yard setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicants are requesting a
variance to allow the building additions with a reduced rear yard setback
(3 feet). The proposed addition meets and exceeds all other setback
requirements.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the request
is reasonable. If the garage were added on to and maintained as a
detached structure, a three (3) foot rear yard setback is all that would be
required. The proposed building massing (lot coverage) will not be out of
character with other single family properties in this general area. Staff
feels that the proposed addition will not have an adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or this neighborhood, The property immediately to the
south fronts on N. Tyler Street and will have a side/rear yard relationship
with the proposed building additions.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject to
the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be obtained for the proposed construction.
2. Guttering must be installed on the garage expansion to prevent water
run-off onto the adjacent property to the south.
BOARD nF ADJUSTMENT:
(JULY 28, 2003)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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