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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6091 Staff AnalysisJanuary 29,_1996 item 1 File NQ. gwner: A dr s : Descriptio Z e criptio Zoned . Variance ReQuested: justification: Present Use of Propel: Proposed use of Pro erty: Staff Report: A. Public Works Issues: Z-6091 Stephen Bolden #59 Berney way Drive Lot 25, Block 19, Chenal Valley Addition R-2 A variance is requested from the height and area exceptions of Section 36-156 to permit construction of a freestanding carport to be located less than 60 feet from the front property line. The proposed location is necessary to maintain the architectural integrity of the home. Single -Family residence Any damage to curb and gutter during construction shall be repaired at owner's expense. B. staff Analysis: The applicant is proposing to construct a new residence on this R-2 zoned lot in Chenal Valley. As a component of the project, the applicant proposes a freestanding, unenclosed carport to be built in front of the house. The carport is defined as an accessory structure and is required by the Ordinance to have a minimum front yard setback of 60 feet. As proposed, the structure will have a front yard setback of 37 feet. The structure has been reviewed and approved by the Chenal Architectural Review Committee. The applicant states that the proposed carport must be located as shown to maintain the home's architectural integrity. The lot is located in a newly developed phase of Chenal Valley. Within two blocks of this property, there are only two homes now being constructed; the remaining lots are January 29, , 1996 still undeveloped. The lots on either side of this property are undeveloped. The property is located on a cul-de-sac and the house itself is proposed to sit 50+ feet from the front property line, far exceeding the 25 feet required by ordinance. As such, the proposed carport should have no impact on adjacent properties. C. Staff Recommender ion: staff recommends approval of the requested front yard setback variance subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with Public Works Comments 2. The carport structure is to remain open and unenclosed on all four sides. BOARD OF AD STMENT: (JANUARY 29, 1996) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Board that the applicant had determined that the carport was in fact attached to the house, not detached as previously thought. As such, the carport did not require a variance since it met the required setbacks for the principle structure. A motion was made to withdraw the application. The motion was approved by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. K