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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6369 Staff AnalysisAugust 25, 1997 Item No.• 9 File No. Owner: Address• Description: Zoned• variance RecTuested: Justification.: Present Use of Proper: Proposed Use of Proven: Staff Re ort: A. Public Works Comments: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: Z-6369 Shirley Scales 4219 Cobb Street Lot 11, Block 95, John Barrow Addition R-3 A variance is requested from the area regulations of Section 36-255. The property has no covered parking. The carport will be built over the existing concrete paved driveway. Single Family Single Family The R-3 zoned property at 4219 Cobb Street is occupied by a one story, brick and frame, single family residence. The applicant proposes to add a single car carport to the side of the house. The carport will have a side yard setback of .5 feet. The ordinance requires a side yard setback of 4.7 feet for this lot. Staff believes the variance request to be reasonable. The carport will be built over an existing concrete paved driveway. The carport will be open and unenclosed on all sides other than at it point it adjoins the house. The property to the south is occupied by a similar single family home with a side yard setback of 11-12 feet, providing adequate separation between the two structures. August 25, 1997 Item No.: 9 (Cont.) C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback variance subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. Guttering and downspouts are to be placed on the carport so as to prevent water run off onto the adjacent property. 2. No portion of the carport, guttering or downspouts are to extend beyond the property line. 3. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on all sides other than at the point it adjoins the house. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 25, 1997) Kim Jones, the applicant's daughter, was present representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval, with conditions. Ms. Jones stated that her mother understood staff's recommendation. The vote was called on the variance request subject to compliance with those conditions noted in the staff recommendation. The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent, approving the variance. E