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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5857-A Staff AnalysisFebruary 23, 2004 ITEM NO.: 3 File No.: Owner: Address'. Description, Zoned: Variance Requested: Justification: Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: STAFF REPORT A. -Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analy�iis: Z -5857-A Michael and Angelynn Hardcastle 2900 Crouchwood Road Lot 41, Kingwood Place Addition R-2 A variance is . requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a building addition with a reduced side yard setback. The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Single Family Residential Single Family Residential The R-2 zoned property at 2900 Crouchwood Road is occupied by a 1 Y2story brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car driveway from Crouchwood Road which serves as access. The property slopes downward from front to back and side to side (north to south). On July 26, 1994, the Board of Adjustment approved a zero side yard setback for the existing carport structure at the northeast corner of the residence. The only condition of approval was that the carport be unenclosed. The applicant is currently proposing to construct a 15 foot by 15 foot dining room addition with a small deck at the northwest corner of the existing residence, behind the existing carport structure. The proposed building addition will be located 3.5 feet from the side (north) property line. February 23, 2004 ITEM NO.- 3 �Cont. 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. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard. The applicant is currently constructing a room addition at the southwest corner of the reside'ntial structure which conforms to ordinance standards. Staff is supportive of the requested side yard setback variance. Staff views the request as reasonable, given the fact that the Board of Adjustment previously allowed the zero side setback for the unenclosed carport structure. The residence to the north is located approximately eight (8) feet from the dividing side property.line. Therefore, the proposed 3.5 foot side yard setback will provide adequate separation between the two structures. Staff feels that the proposed building addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback variance, subject to the existing carport structure remaining unenclosed on the north and east sides. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 23, 2004) 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 5 ayes and 0 nays. 2 fi'pm 4V4 ldthpvI4 mp 1 �5(61 ��Y� yet) toe -�w /e