HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5841 Staff AnalysisJune 28, 1994
ITEM NO.: 7 FILE NO.: Z-5841
NAME:
LOCATION:
OWNER/APPLICANT:
PROPOSAL:
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location
Stanley Accessory Dwelling -
Conditional Use Permit
325 Midland Avenue
Caroline Stanley
A conditional use permit is
requested to allow for the
expansion of the nonconforming
accessory dwelling located on
this R-3 zoned lot. The existing
structure contains 298 square feet
and a 180 square foot addition is
proposed.
The site is located on the east side of Midland Avenue, one
lot south of Louise Street.
2. Compatibility with Nei hhorhood
This property is located in a predominantly single family
residential neighborhood. A few duplex and multifamily
properties are scattered throughout this end of the
Hillcrest community as well. A small area of C-3 zoning is
located two blocks south of the site, in the Stifft's
Station area of Markham and Kavanaugh Streets.
A visual inspection of the surrounding neighborhood showed
that several other properties also have accessory dwellings
in the form of garage apartments and freestanding dwellings
located off of alleys, including both properties on either
side of this site.
The accessory dwelling in question is a freestanding
dwelling located at the rear of the property. Parking and
access are taken from the alley. This accessory dwelling
has existed for many years and the proposed expansion will
not have a negative impact on the adjacent neighborhood.
3. On -Site Drives and Parkinc
The principal dwelling and accessory dwelling require one
on -site parking space each. A two car driveway is located
at the rear of the property, taking access off of the alley.
June 28, 1994
ITEM NO.: 7 Continued FILE NO.: Z-5841
4. Screening -and Buffers
No additional screening or buffers required in this type of
application.
5. City Engineer Comments
No comments
6. Utility Comments
No comments
7. Analysis
The applicant requests a conditional use permit to allow for
the expansion of the nonconforming accessory dwelling
located on the rear portion of this R-3 zoned property. The
proposed addition will bring the total square footage of the
structure up to 478 square feet. This is within the maximum
permitted floor area of 700 square feet for accessory
dwellings. No variances are requested.
Access and parking are taken from the alley which runs
behind the property.
The accessory dwelling has existed for many years and is not
out of character with similar uses in the immediate
vicinity.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of this application as filed.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (MAY 26, 1994)
The applicant was not present. Staff presented the item. The
Committee determined that there were no outstanding issues and
forwarded the item to the full Commission for final resolution.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (JUNE 28, 1994)
The applicant, Caroline Stanley, was present. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item and informed the
Commission that there were no outstanding issues.
As part of the Consent Agenda, the item was approved with a vote
of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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