HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6132 Staff AnalysisMay 20, 1996
Item No.• 1
File No
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Address:
DescriVt ion
Zoned-
variance Regxuested:
Justification:
Present CFse of Pro ert
proposed use of Pro ert :
Staff Re ort•
A. Public Works Comments:
No public works issues
Z-6132
R. Graham Smith
13200 Ridgehaven Road
Lot 25, Carriage Creek, Phase II
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A variance is requested from the
building line provisions of Section
31-12 for an existing residence
which was built across a platted 25
foot building line.
The house was built in 1994 and
placed so that a corner crosses the
building line. The applicant is
having a problem obtaining title
insurance coverage for a proposed
buyer.
Single family residence
Single family residence
B. Staff Analysis:
The house located at 13200 Ridgehaven Road was constructed
in 1994. The owner of the property is now attempting to
sell it. A survey shows that the house was constructed so
that it does not sit squarely on the lot and one corner of
_ the home extends approximately 3 feet beyond the platted 25
foot building line. This building line encroachment is
hampering the applicant's ability to obtain appropriate
title insurance coverage for the prospective buyer. The
applicant is requesting a variance from the building line
provisions of Section 31-12 to remedy the situation.
The intrusion involves only a small portion of the corner of
the house which is located over 30 feet from the curb of the
street. The house has existed for two years and the
encroachment has had no effect on neighboring properties.
May 20, 1996
Item No.: 1 (Cont_
Short of removing the corner of the existing structure,
obtaining the building line variance is the only option.
Staff believes the applicant has presented adequate
justification for granting the variance. If the building
line variance is approved, the applicant will have to do a
one lot replat to reflect the change approved by the Board.
The applicant should review the filing procedure.with the
Circuit Clerk to determine if the replat requires a revised
Bill of Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested building line
variance subject to a one lot replat of the property,
reflecting the change in the building line as approved by
the Board.
BOARn OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 20, 1996)
The applicant, R. Graham Smith, was present. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation
of approval subject to a one lot replat of the property.
Mr. Smith offered no additional comments. He did state that he
understood staff's recommendation.
A motion was made to approve the building line variance subject
to a one lot replat of the property, reflecting the change in the
building line as approved by the Board. The motion was approved
with a vote of 8 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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