HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6420 Staff AnalysisNovember 24, 1997
Item No.: 8
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Variance Re=ested:
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A. Public Works Issues:
Z-6420
John and Kristen Compton
5517 Hawthorne
Lot 4 and East 1/2 of Lot 5, Block
8, Newton's Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
to permit construction of an
addition with a reduced side yard
setback.
The existing detached garage will
be removed. The new attached
garage will maintain the same
setback with a slight increase in
the area. The new addition will be
more aesthetically pleasing.
Single Family residence
Single Family residence
The proposed 27' X 20' parking pad is a violation of city
code and is not permitted. It is located entirely in the
right-of-way.
B. Staff Analysis:
The owners of the R-2 zoned property located at 5517
Hawthorne Road propose to substantially remodel their home,
including the construction of a large, one-story addition to
the rear and side of the house. As part of the project the
applicants proposed to remove an existing detached garage
and construct in its place an addition to the house which
will contain a new two -car garage. The existing detached
garage has a side yard setback of 1.7 feet. The applicants
desire to maintain that same setback for the new addition.
Since the addition is part of the house, it must meet the
required setbacks for the principal structure. The
ordinance requires a side yard setback of 7.5 feet for this
lot.
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November 24, 1997
Item No.: 8 Cont.
Staff believes the variances request to be reasonable. The
area of the proposed new garage which extends into the
required setback just barely exceeds the area of the
existing garage in that setback. The roof over the new
garage will have a gable end facing the east property line
so that no water will run off onto the neighbor's property.
The house to the east is located on 3 lots and is set back
25'-30' from the side property line. A 8 foot tall privacy
fence separates the two properties. Allowing this reduced
side yard setback should have no increased impact on
adjacent properties.
The proposed parking pad to be located in the right-of-way
is a violation of city code and cannot be allowed.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard
variance subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
1. Compliance with Public Works Comments to remove the
proposed 27' X 20' parking pad.
2. The addition must be so designed so that water does not
run off onto the neighboring property.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(NOVEMBER 24, 1997)
Carolyn Lindsey was present representing the applicant. There
were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. Compliance with Public Works Comments to remove the proposed
27' X 20' parking pad.
2. The addition must be so designed so that water does not run
off onto the neighboring property.
Ms. Lindsey offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 7 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and
2 open positions.
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