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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5897 Staff AnalysisOctober 31, 1994 File No.: Owner: Address: Descrivt on: zoned: Variance Requested: justification: Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Staff Report: A. Engineering Issues: No engineering issues B. Staff Analysis: Z-5897 Robert Gray 123 N. Summit Street Lots 1 and 2, Block 3, Union Depot Addition R-3 From the area regulations of Section 36-255(d) to permit construction of a garage and sunroom addition with a reduced front yard setback. It is more functional and attractive to have the new addition constructed so as to line up with the front wall of the existing house. Single-family residence Single-family residence The applicant proposes to construct a garage and sunroom addition which will have a reduced front yard setback of 15.4 feet. The Ordinance requires a front yard setback of 25 feet. This portion of Summit Street is only one block long, extending south of Garland Street and terminating at a steep hillside. There are approximately eight residence on the block, most of which have a reduced front yard to some degree. The street has little traffic on it and the applicant's home occupies two lots which further reduces the potential impact on adjacent properties. Staff feels that the proposal is reasonable and supports the requested variance. October 31, 1994 Itgm Ng. 5_ (Cont.) C. Staff_Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested front yard setback variance. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (OCTOBER 31, 1994) The applicant, Robert Gray, was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. Mr. Gray offered no additional comments. A motion was made to approve the requested front yard setback variance. The motion was approved by a vote of 7 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 open position. 11 2