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File NQ.: Z-6082
Owner: Crata Castleberry/Jennifer Herron,
Architect
Address: #2 Blue Ridge Circle
Description: Lot 2, Scenic Heights Addition
zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: variances are requested from the area
regulations of Section 36-254 to
permit construction of two additions
with reduced rear yard setbacks.
justification: Due to the unusual shape of the lot
(being only 82 feet deep on one
end) and the interior layout of the
existing house, minor rear yard
setback variances are needed.
Present Use of Pro ert Single -Family residence
Proposed Use of Propert Single -Family residence
Staff Report:
A. Encrineering Issues:
Street is curb and gutter without sidewalk and is located in
a 50 foot platted right-of-way. Public Works recommends
repair of any damage caused during construction to street or
curb.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant proposes to construct two additions onto the
existing house located at #2 Blue Ridge Circle. The larger
addition is for a proposed master bedroom and the smaller
addition is to accommodate a sitting room. Both proposed
additions will encroach into the required rear yard setback
of 25 feet. The smaller, sitting room addition will result
in a rear yard setback of 22 feet. The larger, bedroom
addition will have a rear yard setback of 19 feet. Both
intrusions involve corners of the addition which reduces the
impact of the setback reduction.
The lot is relatively shallow on its deepest end, being only
117.6 feet deep. The western side of the lot is only 82.8
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feet deep. The shallow lot reduces the amount of buildable
area available without a variance.
Staff believes the minor intrusions will have no impact on
adjacent properties and is supportive of the requested
variances.
C. Staff ReCommendati n•
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback
variances subject to compliance with the City Engineer's
Comments.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 18, 1995)
Jennifer Herron was present representing the applicant. There
were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval, with conditions.
Ms. Herron presented drawings showing the proposed additions.
She stated that she understood the conditions recommended by
Staff.
A motion was made to approve the requested rear yard setback
variances subject to compliance with the City Engineer's
Comments. The motion was approved by a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes
and 1 absent.
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