HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4642-A Staff AnalysisNovember 25, 2002
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z -4642-A
Jim Dyer
2701 N. University Avenue
Northeast corner of University Avenue
and "Y" Street
R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
building addition with reduced side and rear
yard setbacks.
Justification,
Present Use of Property
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single family residential
Single family residential
The R-2 zoned property at 2701 N. University Avenue is occupied by a
one-story frame single family residence. There is an attached two -car
carport at the east end of the residence, with vehicular access from "Y"
Street. The carport is unenclosed on the north and east sides. The
carport is approximately five (5) feet from the side (south) property line
and 9.5 feet from the rear (east) property line. The applicant proposes to
construct a four (4) foot enclosed addition to the east end of the carport
and also enclose the carport's north wall.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
side yard setback of seven (7) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section
36-254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet. The
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proposed addition would maintain the existing five (5) foot side (south)
yard setback, with the rear yard setback being 5.5 feet. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance requirements.
Staff is supportive of the variance requests. Staff feels that the variance
requests are reasonable and will not be out of character with other
structures in this general area. Several of the other structures along "Y"
Street are located as close or closer to the "Y" Street right-of-way as the
residence in question. Staff's main concern is that the addition not be
located any closer to the south property line than the existing carport.
Staff feels that the rear yard setback as proposed will have no negative
impact on the property to the east, as there is an existing concrete
screening wall located between the two properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances subject to
compliance with the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be obtained for the proposed construction.
2. The building addition must not be located any closer to the south and
east property lines than indicated on the survey submitted to staff, and
described above.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 25, 2002)
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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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