HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5938-A Staff AnalysisMarch 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z -5938-A
Owner: Lynn Topp
Address: 2514 Filmore Street
Description: Lots 9, 10 and part of Lot 11, Block 26,
Park View Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
building addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented
in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single family residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 2514 Filmore Street is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single family residence. There is a one -car concrete drive
from Filmore Street. There is a one-story frame accessory building at the
northwest corner of the property.
The property owner proposes to remove the existing accessory building
and construct several additions to the residence. A 420 square foot
addition is proposed on the south side of the residence, with a 630 square
foot addition on the north side. A 1,320 square foot addition is proposed
on the rear of the structure, which includes a covered porch with living
space above and an enclosed garage.
March 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 2 Cont.
The proposed additions conform to all ordinance required minimum
setbacks, with the exception of the proposed rear yard setback. Section
36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard
setback of 25 feet. The proposed garage will have a rear yard setback of
16'— 1 W. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this
ordinance requirement.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the
proposed building additions will not be out of character with other
properties in this general area. There are a.number of rather large single
family structures within this block and in the area. As noted previously,
the applicant will remove an existing garage structure located five (5) feet
from the rear property line. Additionally, the proposed garage structure
will only occupy 30 feet of an overall 110 foot iot width. Therefore, staff
feels that the variance request is very minor in nature, and will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance,
subject to a building permit being obtained for all construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 29, 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.
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