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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5954 Staff AnalysisFebruary 21, 1995 Item No.: File No.: Z-5954 Owner: Arthur M. Campbell Address: 5725 N. Country Club Blvd. Description: Lot 64, Forest Heights Place Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Re ested: From the height and area exceptions of Section 36-156 to permit construction of an accessory building which occupies more than 30% of the required rear yard area. The Ordinance limits accessory building coverage to 450 square feet on this R-2 zoned lot and the applicant proposes a structure with a coverage of 620 square feet. The total structure is 775 square feet in area. Justification: The property currently has no carport or garage and there is no room to construct one anywhere other than the rear of the lot. The applicant proposes to construct a two -car garage and workshop and desires to place the structure as far back on the lot as is possible. This would leave an area of yard between the existing house and the proposed accessory building. Present Use of Property: Single family residence Proposed Use of Property: Single family residence Staff Report: A. Encineering Issues: Prior to the issuance of a building permit, dedicate additional 2.5 feet for right-of-way on North Country Club Blvd. The Master Street Plan requires right-of-way to be 25 from centerline and there exists only 22.5 feet. Flood panel number on survey is incorrect. Contact City Engineer's Office for information. February 27, 1995 Item No.: 5 (Cont. B. Staff Analysis: The applicant proposes to construct a 25 foot by 31 foot accessory building on the rear portion of this single family residential property. The structure will contain a two -car garage and a small workshop. 620 square feet of the building are located in the required rear yard, occupying 42 percent of the required rear yard area. The ordinance limits accessory building coverage to 30% of the required rear yard; an area of 450 square feet for this particular property. The property currently has no carport or garage and the rear yard is the only area available to build on. The proposed building will have setbacks in excess of those required by ordinance. Staff feels that the proposal is reasonable and should have no impact on adjacent properties. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage variance subject to the condition that no portion of the proposed accessory building's eave or overhang may extend into the 5 foot easement which extends along the rear property line. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 27, 1995) The applicant, Arthur Campbell, was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to the condition that no portion of the proposed building's eave or overhang may extend into the 5 foot easement which extends along the rear property line. Mr. Campbell offered no additional comments. A motion was made to approve the requested rear yard coverage variance subject to compliance with the condition noted in the staff recommendation. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position. KI