HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOA Minute RecordDECEMBER 15, 2022
ITEM NO.: 7 Z-9743
File No.: Z-9743
Owner: Edward Haddock
Applicant: Jeremiah Russell
Address: 523 E 18t" Street
Description: Lot 8 and Part of Lot B, Block 400, Lincoln & Zimmerman
Addition
Zoned: R-4
Variance(s) Requested: A variance is requested from the provisions of Section 36-256
(d)(1,3) to allow reduced front and rear setbacks.
A variance is requested from the provisions of Section 36-502
(b)(1)(a) to allow no off-street parking at the residence.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use: Vacant
Proposed Use: Single-family residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Planning and Development Civil Engineering Comments:
No comments required.
B. Landscape and Buffer Comments:
No comments required.
C. Buiidin Codes Comments:
No comments required.
D. Staff Analysis:
The R-4 zoned property located at 523 E 18th Street is currently vacant, but the owner
has plans to construct a single-family residence at the site. The existing deeded lot
has an area of 80' 5 5/8" x Wand is 2,944 square feet. The surrounding area is zoned
R-4, and the property is bordered by a vacant lot to the west and a single-family
residence to the south.
The applicant is proposing to reduce the front setback from 25' to 15', and to reduce
the rear setback from 25' to 15'. The request for the front setback to 15' is
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ITEM NO.: 7 C WT. -9743
approximately 10% less than the average front yard setback on the block but is in
keeping with the prevailing average setback of similar historic properties in the vicinity.
In addition to the front/rear setback variance, the applicant is also requesting a
variance to waive the requirement for off-street parking, The applicant has stated the
addition of a parking space on the site will reduce the size of the proposed structure
on an existing non -conforming lot, and that there is ample on -street parking
surrounding the area.
Section 36-256(d)(1,3) states that in the R-4 zone, the front and rear setback,
respectively, shall not be less than 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant is seeking to
encroach 10 feet into both the front and rear setback requirements. Section 36-502
(b)(1)(a) states each single-family property shall have an area on the site for off-street
parking for one (1) vehicle. The applicant is seeking a variance from this requirement
in order to have no off-street parking.
Staff is supportive of the requested front/rear setback variance from 25' to 15'. Staff
views the request as reasonable. The lot is non -conforming with current standards
and a setback reduction of this type was seen historically in the area. Staff views this
request as minor in nature and feels that the reduced front/rear setback will have no
adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
However, staff is not supportive of the request to waive the requirement for off-street
parking. Staff does not view the request as reasonable. The applicant can reduce the
size of the proposed deck (which runs the length of the property on the Park Lane
side), and a parking area can fit within the bounds of the reduced rear setback area.
E. Staff Recommendation -
Staff recommends approval of the requested front/rear setback variance, subject to
the descriptions and any conditions in the "staff analysis," and the following conditions:
1. A building permit being obtained for all construction.
2. Abide by all other site development requirements for R-4 zoned properties.
Staff recommends denial of the requested variance to waive off-street parking
requirements.
Board of Adjustment (DECEMBER 15, 2022)
The applicant was present. There were no persons present registered in opposition. Staff
presented the application to the Commission and stated it recommended the front and
rear yard setback variance be approved with conditions as per the staff report and
recommended denial of the requested variance for reduced off-street parking. Jeremiah
Russell represented the application. He stated that he and his client would amend the
application to include a parking pad on the property and withdraw the off-street parking
variance request. There was a consent motion to approve the application with the
amended revision to the application to include parking on the property per the city
ordinance. The application was approved on consent. The vote was 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1
recuse and 1 absent.
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