HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6429 Staff AnalysisDecember 22, 1997
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A. Public Works Issues:
Z-6429
Johnetta Thomas
901 Bedford
Lot 1, Block 44, Industrial
Park Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the
accessory building area regulations
of Section 36-156 to permit a
detached carport with reduced
setbacks.
The site had no covered parking to
protect the vehicle and provide
covered access for the applicant.
Due to security concerns, the
carport was put at the front of the
property.
Single Family residence
Single Family residence
No issues as long as carport remains unenclosed.
B. Staff Analysis:
The owner of 901 Bedford has recently had a 12 foot by 20
foot aluminum carport structure placed in the front yard of
the R-2 zoned property. The carport has front and side yard
setbacks of 0 - .5 feet. The code requires front and side
yard setbacks of 60 feet and 3 feet respectively for
accessory structures. After being advised of the violation
by the Codes Enforcement staff, the owner applied for a
variance.
The carport was placed over an existing paved driveway and
was located in the front yard to provide easy access to the
front door. There is a paved driveway to the rear of the
lot with access off of 9th Street. The applicant states
that she has concerns for her safety and prefers to park in
December 22, 1997
No.. 3 (Cont.
the front where neighbors can better see her getting in and
out of her car.
Although staff typically does not support variances for such
reduced setbacks as that proposed by the applicant, we feel
that this particular carport should not negatively impact
neighboring properties. The applicant's home is one of only
a few remaining in this small neighborhood located north of
the airport. Many of the homes have been removed, leaving
vacant lots, or are vacant and boarded -up. This property
itself is designated for acquisition by the airport in the
Airport's Master Plan. The lot adjacent to the south is
vacant and the carport does not create a sight distance
problem for traffic on East 9th or Bedford. Entire blocks
of homes have been removed from properties to the east
leaving a sort of "no man's land" which could contribute to
the applicant's sense of insecurity about parking to the
rear of the house.
Due to extreme financial difficulties, caused in part by a
health condition, the applicant has requested a waiver of
the $75.00 filing fee.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front and side
yard setback variances subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. The carport structure is to remain open and unenclosed
on all sides.
2. The variance to allow the carport is tied to the
applicant's occupancy of 901 Bedford. Should the
applicant no longer reside at 901 Bedford, the carport
is to be removed or placed so that it complies with
setback regulations.
Staff recommends approval of the request to have the filing
fee waived.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 22, 1997)
The applicant was not present. Staff had received a telephone
call just prior to the meeting from the applicant's doctor
stating that she would be unable to attend. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation
of approval subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. The carport structure is to remain open and unenclosed on all
sides.
2. The variance to allow the carport is tied to the applicant's
occupancy of 901 Bedford. Should the applicant no longer
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December 22, 1997
Item No.: 3(Cont.)
reside at 901 Bedford, the carport is to be removed or placed
so that it complies with setback regulations.
Staff also recommended approval of the requested waiver of the
filing fee.
The variance request and filing fee waiver were placed on the
Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of
6 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 2 open positions.
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