HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6373 Staff AnalysisSeptember 29, 1997
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Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues
H. Staff Analysis:
Z-6373
Simeon Okoli
23 Meldia Drive
Lot 17, Lakeview Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the
building line provisions of Section
31-12 and the area regulations of
Section 36-254.
The garage had previously been
enclosed, leaving no covered
parking. A covered parking area is
needed to allow for safe entry into
a vehicle by the applicant's
handicapped son, who uses a
wheelchair.
Single Family residence
Single Family residence
The applicant has recently constructed a 10 foot by 12 foot,
unenclosed carport over the driveway of the residence
located at 23 Meldia Drive. The carport is built across a
platted 25 foot building line and has a front yard setback
of 13± feet. The Code requires a 25 foot front yard setback
for this R-2 zoned property. After being informed of the
violation by the Codes Enforcement Staff, Mr. Okoli filed -
for a variance.
Mr. Okoli states that the covered parking area is needed to
provide safe entry into vehicles by his wheelchair bound
son. The house's garage had previously been enclosed,
leaving no covered parking area.
Staff believes the variance request to be reasonable. The
unenclosed carport has a setback of 22-23 feet from the curb
September 29, 1997
Item No.: 2 (Cont.
of Meldia Drive, a residential cul-de-sac which is not
heavily traveled. The setback provide adequate sight
distance for backing into the street. The carport was built
over the existing paved driveway. Staff does not believe
that allowing the building line variance will negatively
impact adjacent properties.
Staff does, however, have questions about the structural
integrity of the carport. It appears to have been built
without regard to building code standards. It was certainly
built without proper permits and inspections. Although staff
is supportive of a variance to allow for the placement of a
10 foot by 12 foot carport in this location, this does not
imply that staff is approving the structure as it is built.
The applicant must follow proper procedure in obtaining a
building permit and conforming to building codes standards.
This may require modification to or replacement of the
existing carport.
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 an amended Bill of Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested building line
variance subject to compliance with the.following
conditions:
1.A one lot replat reflecting the change in the building
lines as approved by the Board.
2. The applicant must obtain a building permit and the
structure must conform to all applicable building codes.
3. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on all sides
other than at the point it adjoins the house.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 29, 1997)
The applicant, Simeon Okoli, was present. There were no
objectors present. One letter of opposition and one letter of
support had been received and forwarded to the Board. Staff
presented the item and a recommendation of support 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 applicant must obtain a building permit and the
structure must conform to all applicable building codes.
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September 29, 1997
Item No.: 2 Cont.
3. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on all sides
other than at the point it adjoins the house.
Mr. Okoli offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved subject to
the conditions noted in the staff recommendation by a vote of
5 ayes, 0 noes, 3 absent and 1 open position.
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