HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6191 Staff AnalysisOctober 10, 1996
ITEM NO.: 11 FILE NO.: Z-5191
NAME:
Evans Accessory Dwelling -
Conditional Use Permit
LOCATION:
2524 Chester Street
OWNERIAPPLICANT;
Charles S. Evans
PROPOS:
A conditional use permit is
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requested to allow for the
construction of a 30 foot by
35 foot accessory dwelling on
this R-4 zoned property. The
applicant is also requesting a
variance to allow an accessory
dwelling larger than 700
square feet in area.
ORDINANCE DESIGN STANDARDS:
1. Site Location:
The site is located at the northwest corner of Chester
Street and West 26th Street.
2. Com and lit with Nei hborhood:
This site is located in an area which is predominantly
single family in nature. All adjacent property is
zoned single family (R-3) and contains single family
residential structures. There is also some two-family
zoning (R-4) and structures further east of this site.
The proposed accessory dwelling should not have an
adverse effect on the neighborhood.
3. On -Site Drives and Parking:
Access to the site will be gained by utilizing a 12
foot driveway from Chester Street.
Adequate parking will be provided on the site to serve
both single family dwellings.
4. Screeni LCr and Buffers:
No comments
October 10, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 11(Cont.)FILE NO.: Z-6191
5. Public Warks Comments:
No apparent Public Works issues. Chester is a 36 foot
street and 26th Street is a 23 foot chipseal without a
sidewalk.
6. utility Comments:
No comments received.
7. Staff .Anal sis
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to
allow for the construction of a 30 foot by 35 foot
accessory dwelling on this Property at 2524 Chester
Street, which is zoned R-4.
The property currently contains a two-story single family
residential structure, which will be occupied by the land
owner, Charles Evans. The proposed accessory dwelling
will be located in the rear yard (west side) of the
principal dwelling.
The proposed 30 foot by 35 foot accessory building will
be composed of two -stories. The first floor will be
utilized as a garage. The accessory dwelling will be
located on the second floor of the structure. The
proposed accessory building meets and exceeds all
setbacks as required by ordinance.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow this
accessory dwelling with 1,050 square feet. The maximum
permitted floor area for an accessory dwelling shall not
exceed 700 square feet according to ordinance standards.
The proposed accessory dwelling should not have an
adverse effect on the neighborhood.
8. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit
and of the requested variance.
SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE COMMENT: (SEPTEMBER 19, 1996)
Charles Evans was present, representing the application.
Staff gave a brief description of the proposal.
Staff informed the Committee that the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow a 1,050 square foot accessory
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October 10, 1996
SUBDIVISION
ITEM NO.: 11 Cont. FILE NO.: Z-6191
dwelling, the maximum permitted floor area being 700 square
feet.
After a brief discussion, the Committee accepted the
presentation and forwarded the issue to the full Commission
for final action.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: (OCTOBER 10, 1996)
The staff presented a positive recommendation on this
application, as there were no further issues for resolution.
There were no objectors to this matter.
The Chairman placed the item before the Commission for
inclusion within the Consent Agenda for approval as
recommended by staff. A motion to that effect was made.
The motion was passed by a vote of 9 ayes, 0 nays and
2 absent.
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