HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6474-C Staff AnalysisMarch 25, 2002
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Z -6474-C
Owner•
Robert and Deborah Cooley
Address:
3521 Longcoy Street
Description:
West 2/3 of Lots 11 and 12,
Block 137, John,Barrow Addition
Zoned:
R-3
Variance Requested:
A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-
156 to permit a carport with a
reduced building setback.
Justification:
The applicant's justification'is
presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property:
Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property:
Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
1. A grading permit and development permit for special
flood hazard area is required prior to construction.
Contact David Hamilton at 244-5402 for details.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 3521 Longcoy Street contains
a new one-story single family residence. There is a
new two -car concrete driveway from Longcoy Street which
is used to access the property. The applicant recently
placed a 20 foot by 21 foot metal accessory carport
structure in front of the house, bolted to the concrete
drive. The carport structure is located approximately
11 feet from the front (west) property line and is not
connected to the house. Section 36-156(a)(2)c.
requires a minimum front yard setback of 60 feet for
accessory buildings. Therefore, the applicant is
March 25, 2002
Item No.: 3
requesting a variance for a reduced front yard setback
for the carport structure.
Staff supports the requested variance. If the
accessory carport structure were located in the rear
yard, near the southeast corner of the residential
structure, the driveway would need to be moved further
south and closer to the intersection. Staff feels that
this would create a safety issue, being a potential
traffic hazard for the property owner. The metal
carport structure, being bolted down to the concrete
drive, could easily be removed from the property. If
the property owner ever decides to remove the structure
and construct a permanent carport or garage addition to
the house, additional Board of Adjustment review will
be required.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front yard
setback variance for the accessory carport structure,
subject to compliance with the Public Works Comment
noted in paragraph A. of this report.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MARCH 25, 2002)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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