HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6494 Staff AnalysisMay 18, 1998
Item No.• 9
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Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
Staff Report•
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-6494
C. Douglas Buford, Jr.
2519 N. Filmore
Lot 3 and south 20 feet of Lot 2,
Block 25, Park View Addition
R-2
Variances are requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
to permit construction of a new
house with reduced side yard
setbacks.
The reduced setbacks will allow the
architect to attach the garage to
the side of the residence. Without
the variance, the garage will have
to be detached and placed in the
rear yard. This would be
architecturally inconsistent with
the surrounding neighborhood.
Vacant lot
Single Family
The R-2 zoned property located at 2519 N. Filmore is
currently vacant. The applicant proposes to construct a
new, two-story residence on the property. The new residence
will have side yard setbacks of 6 feet. Section 36-254
requires side yards of 7 feet for this lot.
Staff believes the variance requests to be reasonable. The
applicant desires to construct the home with a front -loading
garage which would be architecturally compatible with the
neighborhood. This could be accomplished without a variance
by reducing the width of the house by 2 feet, however staff
feels that the minor encroachments proposed should have no
impact on adjacent properties. The lots in the Heights are
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typically 50 feet wide and side yard setbacks of 5 feet are
common in the area. The proposed 6 foot side yards are not
out of character for the area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances to
allow side yard setbacks of 6 feet.
HOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MAY 18, 1998)
The applicant's representative was present. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation
of approval.
The applicant's representative offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote
of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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