HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6370 Staff AnalysisAugust 25, 1997
em No.: 10
File No.•
Owner :
Address•
Description:
Zoned•
Variance RegRested:
justification:
Present Use of Proper:
Proposed Use of Property:
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Comments:
No Comments.
Z-6370
John and Polly Russell
2612 Crouchwood
Lot 29, Kingwood Place Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254.
Applicant's Statement: We ask for
a variance to the zoning codes
regarding the deck for several
reasons. We put up the deck not
knowing what the codes were
concerning the deck. The fencing
that surrounds the deck was built
before we decided to build the
decking. Upon looking at the
property lines in question we
thought the decking would be a
perfect fit. It was just a long
narrow pathway down to the,back
yard with a rather drastic
elevation drop (about 2.5. feet drop
per 8 feet in length). The area
was not good for anything but an
accident. We then proceeded to
build the decking with the blessing
of our next door neighbor that the
decking directly affects. We think
the decking adds to the area and
does not detract visually from
anything.
Single Family
Single Family
August 25, 1997
Item No.: 10 Cont.
B. staff Analysis:
The applicants have recently constructed a deck addition
onto the side of their home located on the R-2 zoned
property at 2612 Crouchwood. The deck extends to the side
property line. The code requires a side yard setback of 5.6
feet for this lot. upon being notified that the deck is in
violation of the setback requirements, the applicants filed
for a variance.
Staff feels that the request is reasonable. The floor of
the deck is 2.5 feet above grade with only handrails
extending above that. The deck is uncovered and unenclosed
so it functions as not much more than a raised patio. The
entire structure is hidden behind a privacy fence. The deck
should have no impact on adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback
variance subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
1. The deck is to remain uncovered and unenclosed.
2. Building permit must be obtained.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(AUGUST 25,, 1997)
The applicant, John Russell, was present. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation
of approval, with conditions.
Mr. Russell stated that he understood staff's recommendation. He
presented a letter from his next door neighbor, Steven Allen of
2616 Crouchwood, stating that Mr. Allen approved of the variance
request for the deck.
The question was called on the variance request, subject to
compliance with the conditions noted in the staff recommendation.
The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent, approving the variance.
Fa
August 25, 1997
Item No.: 10
File No.: Z-6370
Owner: John and Polly Russell
Address: 2612 Crouchwood
Descri tion: Lot 29, Kingwood Place Addition
Zoned: R-2
_Variance RegMested: A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254.
Justification: Applicant's Statement: We ask for
a variance to the zoning codes
regarding the deck for several
reasons. We put up the deck not
knowing what the codes were
concerning the deck. The fencing
that surrounds the deck was built
before we decided to build the
decking. Upon looking at the
property lines in question we
thought the decking would be a
perfect fit. It was just a long
narrow pathway down to the back
yard with a rather drastic
elevation drop (about 2.5 feet drop
per 8 feet in length). The area
was not good for anything but an
accident. We then proceeded to
build the decking with the blessing
of our next door neighbor that the
decking directly affects. We think
the decking adds to the area and
does not detract visually from
anything.
Present Use of Proper: Single Family
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Comments:
No Comments.
August 25, 1997
Item No.: 10 Cont.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicants have recently constructed a deck addition
onto the side of their home located on the R-2 zoned
property at 2612 Crouchwood. The deck extends to the side
property line. The code requires a side yard setback of 5.6
feet for this lot. Upon being notified that the deck is in
violation of the setback requirements, the applicants filed
for a variance.
Staff feels that the request is reasonable. The floor of
the deck is 2.5 feet above grade with only handrails
extending above that. The deck is uncovered and unenclosed
so it functions as not much more than a raised patio. The
entire structure is hidden behind a privacy fence. The deck
should have no impact on adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback
variance subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
1. The deck is to remain uncovered and unenclosed.
2. Building permit must be obtained.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(AUGUST 25, 1997)
The applicant, John Russell, was present. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation
of approval, with conditions.
Mr. Russell stated that he understood staff's recommendation. He
presented a letter from his next door neighbor, Steven Allen of
2616 Crouchwood, stating that Mr. Allen approved of the variance
request for the deck.
The question was called on the variance request, subject to
compliance with the conditions noted in the staff recommendation.
The vote was 8 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent, approving the variance.
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