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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5912 Staff AnalysisNovember 28, 1994 Item No.: File No Owner: Address- Description: Zoned: Variance Recruested: justificatiorz: Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Propert : Staff Report: A. Engineering -Issues: None H. Staff Analysis: Z-5912 Greg and Janet Hartz 5405 North Grandview Drive Lot 55 and part of Lot 56, Grandview Addition R-2 From the area regulations of Section 36-254(d) to permit construction of a garage addition with reduced side and rear yard setbacks of 5 feet. The ordinance requires side and rear yard setbacks of 8 feet and 25 feet respectively. The applicants desire to enlarge the home by converting the existing garage into a den with a second floor master bedroom suite. Adding the new garage to the rear of the home is the only option and requires a variance due to the lot's unusual configuration. Single-family residential Single-family residential In order for the applicants to continue to live in this home, it is necessary that they enlarge the structure. They propose to enclose the existing garage, converting it into a den and add a second level above it which will contain a master bedroom suite. To compensate for the loss of the garage, the applicants wish to construct a new garage addition to the rear of the home. This new addition will have side and rear yard setbacks of 5 feet. The ordinance November 2 8, 1994 Item No.: 5 Cont. requires a side yard setback of 8 feet and a rear yard setback of 25 feet. Due to the design of the existing home and to have adequate vehicle maneuverability, it is necessary to place the garage at the proposed location. The buildable area available is reduced by a greater than normal 30 foot building line along Grandview Road and the lot's unusual shape. The rear lot line of the property angles sharply, reducing the depth of the lot. Staff feels that the proposal is justified and supports the requested variances. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested side and rear yard variances. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 28, 1994) The applicant, Greg Hartz, was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. Mr. Hartz offered no additional comments. A motion was made to grant the requested side and rear yard setback variances. The motion was approved by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 1 open position. 2