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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4638 Staff AnalysisApril 21, 1986 Item No. 2 - Z-4638 Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: Justification: Girod Adkinson 7204 Azalea Drive Lot 109, Cloverdale Addition "R-2" Single Family From the rear yard provisions of Section 7-101.2/d.3 to permit a new garage with a 20 -foot setback By connecting the garage to the house with a covering, I would be providing further protection for vehicles that I would park there and it would also not be necessary to park visitors vehicles on the street, thereby eliminating additional hazards to drivers on an already heavy traveled street. During periods of heavy rain, the covering would also prevent water from entering the garage since the garage carport and connecting slab are all on the same elevation. The covering would concentrate all vehicles under roof and close to the house, thereby lessening the chances of vandalism and creating a more pleasing view from the street with only one vehicle being seen in the carport instead of several in the driveway. By connecting the garage to the house by means of a roof, my property and especially the structures would become more attractive to the neighborhood by maintaining the architectural continuity of our home. Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: STAFF REPORT: Single Family Single Family A. Engineering Issues No adverse comment received. April 21, 1986 Item No. 2 - Continued B. Staff Analysis The staff visit to this site reveals a detached garage under construction. This construction in our estimation creates a circumstance that renders the canopy connection a minor issue. The garage encroachment and yard space is permitted as a detached building. Therefore, connection to the house does not create a light, air or congestion problem for neighbors in the conventional sense. The several issues of this nature which have been reviewed by the Board invariably results in a requirement to maintain the canopy and prohibit any sidewalls or storage room extensions. C. Staff Recommendation Staff recommends approval of the variance as filed subject to this being maintained as a roof over only and no enclosure of the side walls between the garage and house and no extension of the carport storage room. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION: The staff presented its recommendation. There were no objectors present. The owner was present and offered a statement in support of his variance.- A brief discussion was held resulting in a motion to approve the request as recommended by staff. The motion passed by a vote of: 6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions.