HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4486-A Staff AnalysisAugust 26, 1996
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A. Public Works Comments:
Z-4486-A
Thompson Electric by
Patrick McGetrick
10715 Train Station Drive
Long Legal
I-2 Light Industrial
From the area provisions of Section
36-320 of the Code of Ordinances to
permit construction of an addition
with reduced setback in front yard.
The 13 foot reduction in front yard
is requested and needed due to
proximity of railroad tracks and
limited access.
Electrical contractor
Electrical contractor
Applicant was advised of concerns related to Ordinance
requirements at time of building permit.
B. Staff Anal sis•
Thompson Electric is located at 10715 Train Station Drive,
in the Mabelvale Community. The site is zoned I-2 and
contains a 4,000+ square foot building and a paved parking
lot. The applicant proposes to expand the building by
constructing a 2,045 square foot addition onto the front of
the existing building. The I-2 district requires a front
yard setback of 50 feet. One corner of the new addition
will cross the 50 foot front yard setback line, resulting in
a setback of 37 feet. Due to the location of the existing
building in relation to the property lines and the existing
paved parking lot, the building can only be expanded out
from the front.
Since the proposed construction would result in only a
minor, corner intrusion into the required setback, staff can
August 26, 1996
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support the variance request. However, during staff's
inspection of the site concerns were raised about the
availability of parking on the site. A large portion of the
existing parking lot is taken up by several large trailers
which appear to be used for storage. It is not clear from
the site plan whether adequate space remains to accommodate
the required parking necessary for the existing building or
the proposed expansion.
There appears to be additional room on the property to allow
for either relocating the trailers or constructing
additional parking spaces. This is an issue which should be
resolved prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
proposed expansion. Staff believes it is appropriate to
approve the setback variance subject to parking requirements
being met.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front yard
setback variance subject to compliance with the off-street
parking requirements established in Section 36-502 of the
Code of Ordinances.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 26, 1996)
Patrick McGetrick was present representing the applicant. There
were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval. Staff also noted the concern about
the availability of on -site parking.
Mr. McGetrick stated that he understood staff's recommendation.
He stated that the applicant would comply with the parking
requirement by either relocating the trailers or by constructing
additional parking spaces.
A motion was made to approve the front yard setback variance
subject to compliance with the off-street parking requirements of
Section 36-502. The motion was approved by a vote of 5 ayes, 0
noes and 4 absent.
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