HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4463-C Staff AnalysisJuly 31, 2000
Item No.: 1
File No.
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Proper :
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
With Building Permit:
Z -4463-C
Coulson Properties Limited
Partnership
8100 West Markham Street
Long Legal
C-3
A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-301
to permit construction of a
building with a reduced rear yard
setback.
1) A proposed CLR drainage project
and drainage easement will require
removal of the existing canopy
and prohibits replacement in an
acceptable central location.
2) Open drainage ditch prohibits
providing parking along in the
eastern area of the site as
alternative location to front area.
3) Site depth prohibits placing
parking in front area and adequate
building depth without encroachment
into rear yard area.
Vacant commercial building, to be
removed.
New, one-story, 4,800 square feet
commercial building
1. Right-of-way shown conforms with "MSP".
2. Easements shown for proposed storm drainage requested.
July 31, 2000
Item No.: 1 (Cont.)
3. Sidewalks shall be shown conforming to Sec. 31-175 and
the "MSP".
4. Driveways shall conform to Sec. 31-210 or Ordinance
_18,031. Driveway location shown has been approved by
Public Works.
5. Stormwater Detention per Ordinance 14,787 and the
"Drainage Manual" is required.
6. Plans of all work in right-of-way shall be submitted
for approval prior to start of work.
B. Staff Analysis:
The C-3 zoned property located at 8100 West Markham is
currently occupied by a one-story, block building and a
detached canopy. The property was formerly the site of a
convenience store with gas pumps. The applicant proposes to
remove the existing structures and construct a new, 4,800
square foot, one-story building. The site will -be
completely redeveloped, with new driveway, parking and
landscaping. The proposed new building is to have a rear
yard setback of 15 feet. The code requires a rear yard-
setback
ardsetback of 25 feet in the C-3 district. No other variances
are requested from the Board of Adjustment.
Staff is supportive of the proposal. The property is
relatively shallow for a commercial lot (1341) and is
impacted by the presence of a large drainage easement that
bisects the site. This large drainage easement, which
consists of both an open ditch and an underground culvert,
limits the buildable area of the site. Parking may be
constructed over that portion of the easement containing the
underground culvert. Pushing the building slightly to the
rear of the lot allows adequate room for parking to be
placed in front of the structure: The R-5 zoned property to
the rear of the site is occupied by an apartment complex. A
6.5 foot tall wood fence separates the two properties. A
large parking lot is located on that portion of the
apartment property closest to the proposed new commercial
building. Allowing the reduced rear yard setback should
have no effect on the abutting property.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback
variance subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
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July 31, 2000
Item No.: 1 (Cont.)
1.Compliance with the City's Landscape and Buffer
Ordinances.
2. Compliance with Public Works Comments including any
variance or waiver as may be granted by the Director of
Public Works or the Board of Directors.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JULY 31, 2000)
Robert Brown was present -representing the application. There
were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
conditions outlined in the "Staff Recommendation" above.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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