HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6339 Staff AnalysisJuly 28, 1997
em No.: 2
File No.:
Z-6339
owner:
Bonnie Koski
Address:
5910 Freeland Drive
Description:
Lot 5, Larch Addition
Zoned•
R-2
Variance Reauested_:
variances are requested from the
area regulations and separation
requirements of Section 36-156 and
the building line provisions of
Section 31-12 to permit a carport
with a reduced front yard setback,
which is located less than 6 feet
from the house and which is located
across a platted building line.
Justification:
Applicant's Statement: I have
lived in Homestead, Florida for 35
years. I moved here to Little
Rock, Arkansas because of my
mother's health. She had to have
both of her legs amputated. She
was learning how to walk when she
fell and broke her hip.
I have had the carport added for
the handicapped to protect us from
the weather elements. It is very
hard to remove people from a
vehicle when they can't walk.
I am appealing to you to let me
keep it.
Present Use
of
PrgRerty:
Single
Family
Proposed Use
of
Property:
Single
Family
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues
July 28, 1997
No.. 2 (Cont.
B. Staff Analysis:
This issue is before the Board as a result of action by the
Codes Enforcement Staff.
The applicant has placed a metal, 12 foot by 20 foot carport
structure on the R-2 zoned lot located at 5910 Freeland
Drive. The carport is built across a platted 35 foot
building line, has a front yard setback of 15± feet and is
separated from the house by 5 feet. The Ordinance requires
accessory buildings to have a front yard setback of at least
60 feet and to be separated from the principal structure by
at least 6 feet.
Staff believes the variance requests to be reasonable. The
house at 5910 Freeland has no covered parking, it appears
the carport or garage were at one time enclosed. The
applicant has stated that she and other family members are
handicapped and would like to have covered parking,
especially in times of inclement weather. The structure
does have a front yard setback of only 15 feet, however it
does sit approximately 25± feet from the curb of the street.
The property is located at the end of a cul-de-sac with
minimal vehicle traffic. The 6 foot separation requirement
is primarily a fire prevention issue. The carport structure
is constructed entirely of metal. The sides of the
structure are unenclosed, allowing full access to the
residence.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the
applicant will have to do a one lot replat reflecting the
change in the building line. 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 setback,
separation and building line variances subject to compliance
with the following conditions:
1. A one lot replat reflecting the change in the building
line as approved by the Board.
2. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on all
sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JULY 28, 1997)
Richard wood, of the Staff, offered the Staff Recommendation
which is approval of the requested variance with conditions. The
Chairman then asked the applicant to come forward. She presented
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July 28, 1997
Item No.: 2 (Cont.
brief comments concerning how she managed to be requesting this
variance. The Chairman asked if there were other persons present
involved in this issue. There were no objectors noted.
The Chairman asked Mrs. Koski if she had any problems with staff
recommendation. She indicated that she did not.
Following a brief discussion, the Chairman asked for a motion on
this request. A motion was made to approve the variance subject
to the staff conditions. A vote on the motion produced a vote of
8 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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