HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-4647 Staff AnalysisApril 21, 1986
Item No. 8 - Z-4647
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance
Requested:
Justification:
Helen K. DeNoble
5108 Stonewall
Lot 12, Block 17, Newton Addition
"R-2" Single Family District
From the side yard provisions of
Section 7-101.2/d.2 to permit a new
addition with 4.4 foot setback
1. It will extend the existing west wall of the residence
some 20 feet north. The existing house was built
before current zoning laws were adopted. It is 414"
from the west property line.
2. It will in essence enclose -an existing patio.
3. It cannot be added elsewhere because the floor plan
places all living areas on the west side of the mouse,
sleeping on the east. Also, the only back door opens
onto the patio and will be the entrance to the proposed
addition.
4. The east side of the house has already been extended
about 12 feet. This addition was built in 1978.
5. The addition will be in conformity with the character
of the neighborhood and will not be visible from the
street.
6. The room will serve the purpose of adding sleeping
space which is badly needed because my large family
visits frequently.
7. It will add what will be in effect a screened porch as
it will have all 6 -foot casement windows from the floor
with a smaller window above on the west and the south.
This will permit energy conservation by reducing the
need for air conditioning during the summer months.
8. It will provide an accessible entry to the house which
will make it much easier for one of my daughters, a
wheelchair user, to visit.
April 21, 1986
Item No. 8 - Continued
Present Use of
Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of
Property: Single Family
STAFF REPORT:
A. EngineeringIssues
No adverse comments received.
B. Staff Analysis
The staff visit to this site revealed no problem with
the proposal. This is one of those variances that
staff feels uncomfortable having to bring to the Board
for .6 of a foot. However, the ordinance offers no
option.
C. Staff Recommendation
Approval as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ACTION:
The staff offered its recommendatian. There were no
objectors present. Ms. DeNoble made a brief statement.
After a brief discussion, the Board voted to approve a
motion to approve the request as filed. The vote: 6 ayes,
0 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions.