HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6143-A Staff AnalysisMay 18, 1998
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File No.: Z -6143-A
Owner: Mollie Wiseman
Address: 5708 "C" Street
Description_: Lot 11, Block 2, Faucett's
Subdivision
Zoned• R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-255
to permit a garage addition with
reduced front and side yard
setbacks.
Justification: Applicant's Statement: I am
requesting a setback variance so
that an attached garage and porch
can be added to the front of the
house. This seems to be the best
solution because of the lot size.
It is narrow, deep and on a
downhill slope.
I really need a garage to protect
my vehicle. I use a cover now and
it is difficult for me to handle.
I've had rotator cuff surgery on
both shoulders and have limited
motion in them. I also have a
condition that was diagnosed as dry
eyes. The pollen collects on the
cover. When I remove it, I get it
on myself. The allergens cause my
eyes to sting and burn.
The garage would also provide
additional storage space where I
can store items with a minimum of
lifting. The porch would afford
balance for the appearance and
would be a delight to use.
Present Use
of
Property:
Single
Family
Proposed Use
of
Proper:
Single
Family
May 18, 1998
Item No.: 2 (Cont.)
Staff Report:
A. Public works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 5708 "C" Street is occupied by a
small, one-story single-family residence. The site has no
covered parking and the applicant currently parks on a
gravel driveway on the eastern side of the lot. The
applicant proposes to construct a 20' x 1517" garage
addition onto the front of the western side of the house. A
new concrete driveway will be built and the existing gravel
driveway will be removed. The garage addition will have a
front yard setback of 14.7 feet and a side yard setback of
5.1 feet.
Section 36-255 requires a front yard setback of 25 feet and
a side yard of 5.4 feet for this lot. There is no platted
building line.
Staff believes the variance request to be reasonable. The
house has a front yard setback of 34.7 feet and any garage
addition onto the front will require a variance. Due to the
slope on the eastern side of the property, it would be very
difficult to construct a driveway and garage on that side or
in the rear yard. The garage will have a setback of 34±
feet from the edge of "C" Street which provides adequate
sight distance for backing out of the structure. This two
block section of "C" Street ends in a cul-de-sac and serves
only 20-21 homes. There is very little traffic on the
street and allowing the reduced setback for the garage
should not impact traffic patterns. A 5-6 foot tall hedge
row extends down the western property line so the new garage
should not create a greater visibility impact for the house
on the lot to the west.
The reduction in side yard setback from the required 5.4
feet to 5.1 feet is negligible and should have no impact on
adjacent properties. The existing house has a side yard
setback of 5.1 feet and the garage addition will line up
with the home.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard and
front yard setback variances subject to the gravel driveway
on the eastern side of the property being removed.
PA
May 18, 1998
Item No.: 2 (Cont.
BOARD 4F ADJUSTMENT: ( MAY 18, 19 9 8 )
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject
to the gravel driveway on the eastern side of the property being
removed.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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