HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5584-A Staff AnalysisJune 30, 1997
Item No.
File No.: Z -5584-A
Owner:
Timothy Boe
Address:
1901 Shadow Lane
Description:
Lot 123 and the South 25 feet of Lot
124, Shadowlawn Addition
Zoned•
R-2
Variance Recruested:
variances are requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
and the building line provisions of
Section 31-12 to permit construction
of additions with reduced side yard
setbacks and which cross a platted
25 foot building line.
Justification: Applicants Statement: We are
requesting a zoning variance at
1901 Shadow Lane to allow
encroachments into the front yard
setback requirement of 25 feet and
the north side yard setback of 7.5
feet.
Our proposed plan includes a two
story addition to the front of the
existing house which extends into
the front yard setback one foot,
aligning with the front edge of an
existing patio step. We feel this
encroachment is justified not only
for aesthetic reasons, but more
importantly for safety. A one foot
protruding corner at the entrance
to the house could be a tripping
hazard. While the addition is
outside the 25 foot setback on the
northwest corner it falls one foot
into it due to the angle of the
street. It is our opinion that
such a minor encroachment would be
inconsequential to the overall
character of Shadow Lane.
We also propose a one story
addition to the north housing a new
fireplace with built ins on each
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side. To obtain the required depth
for a television cabinet and a
computer desk, our addition falls
three and one half inches into the
side yard setback. Since there are
existing outbuildings within this
setback and because of the minimal
encroachment, we feel this variance
is also justified.
Present Use of Property: Single family
Proposed Use of Property: Single family
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant proposes to remodel the single family home at
1901 Shadow Lane including the construction of a two-story
addition onto the front of the house and a smaller one-story
addition onto the north side of the house. The addition on
the front has a corner encroachment of approximately 1 foot
across a platted 25 foot building line. The addition on the
north side encroaches approximately 3.5 inches into the
required 7.5 foot side yard setback.
Due to the angle of the house in relationship to the front
property line, the addition to the front of the house
crosses the building at only one corner. The encroachment
is approximately 1 foot. Staff believes this minor variance
will have no impact on adjacent properties. The 3.5 inch
encroachment on the north side is visually negligible and
again should have no impact on adjacent properties.
Should the building line variance be approved, the applicant
will have to do a one -lot replat reflecting the change
approved by the Board. The applicant should review the
filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk to determine if the
replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback
and building line variances subject to a replat of the lot
reflecting the change in the building line as approved by
the Board.
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June 30, 1997
Item No.: 2 (Con
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(JUNE 30, 1997)
Carolyn Lindsey was present representing the application. There
were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval subject to a one lot replat.
Ms. Lindsey offered no additional comments other than to state
that she understood staff's recommendation.
The question was called and a vote taken on the variance requests
subject to a replat of the lot. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent.
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