HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6184 Staff AnalysisAugust 26, 1996
Item No.: 4
File No.
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Address:
Description-
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Variance RecMested:
Justification:
Present Use of Provert :
Proposed Use of Proper:
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Comments:
Z-6184
Don H. and Jana S. Jackson
2012 Beckingham Cove
Lot 4, Phase 1, The Point Addition
R-2 Single Family
From the building line provisions
of Section 36-12 of the Code of
Ordinances to permit construction
of a residence with a porch which
encroaches beyond a platted
building line.
Unusual lot configuration precludes
functional and esthetic use of the
property.
Vacant lot
Single family
How far will porch and associated landscaping extend into
building line? Sight distance should be maintained within
the intersection.
B. Staff Anal si
The applicants propose to 'construct a new, single family
residence on the R-2 zoned lot located at 2012 Beckingham
Cove. The lot is located in a newly developing subdivision
located on the City's west side. The applicants propose to
construct the house so that a covered porch extends 6 feet
across the front, platted 25 foot building line. The porch
will have a front yard setback of 19 feet and will be
located 30 feet from the curb of the street. The proposed
porch will be covered but not enclosed.
The lot is difficult to build on due to the presence of a 25
foot building line on the front and side, a 25 foot common
access and utility easement on the rear and the extreme
slope of the property down from Beckingham Cove down to the
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rear property line. Pulling the house completely behind the
front building line would further complicate the
construction and would reduce the availability of yard space
between the house and the paved common access drive along
the rear property line.
The minor intrusion of the proposed, unenclosed porch across
the building line should have no impact on adjacent
properties. Staff believes there is adequate justification
to support 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 the following conditions:
1. A replat of the lot reflecting the change in the
building line as approved by the Board.
2. The porch is to remain open and unenclosed on all sides
other than at the point it adjoins the house.
BOARD nF ADJUSTMENT:
(AUGUST 26, 1996)
The applicant, Don Jackson, was present. There were no objectors
present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of
approval, with conditions.
Mr. Jackson addressed the Board and stated that he understood and
would comply with the conditions noted in the staff
recommendation.
David Scherer, of Public Works, addressed the Board. He
questioned the amount of overhang and voiced concerns about sight
distance.
Mr. Jackson stated that there would be a 15-18 inch overhang. He
pointed out how far from the curb of Beckingham Cove the house
would sit.
Mr. Scherer stated that a minimum sight line of 15 feet must be
maintained. He stated that this proposal appeared to comply.
The question was called and a vote taken on the item as
recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 4 absent.
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