HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6511 Staff AnalysisJune 29, 1998
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File No.
Owner:
Address•
Description:
Zoned•
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of PryPerty:
Staff Report:
A. Public works Issues:
Z-6511
James and Caren Crossland
4305 Longtree Cove
Lot 44, Longlea Manor
R-2
A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
to permit construction of a deck
addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
Applicant's Statement: The new
addition plans have been drawn to
allow us to have more deck space
while providing a safer environment
for our children. Our current deck
is 12 feet off of the ground on one
side due to a slope in the
backyard. The new plans show the
deck addition having two graduating
levels to bring it within 3 feet of
the sloping yard. The new levels
will have wide platform type stairs
rather than the current standard
staircase, this should also be
safer for the children. In order
for us to add any additional space
without endangering the safety of
loved ones we must encroach the
variance areas slightly.
Single Family
Single Family
Remove any (playground, etc.) structures from existing
easement.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 4305 Longtree Cove is
currently occupied by a two-story, brick and frame, single
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family residence. A wood deck is located on the rear side
of the house. Due to the slope of the lot, the existing
deck is 12+ feet above grade. The applicants propose to
modify the deck by adding two graduating levels to bring it
down to within 3 feet of grade. The graduating levels and
wide, platform stairs will provide for safer access to the
yard for the applicants' children. The deck addition will
come to a point 13 feet from the rear property line. The
code requires a rear yard setback of 25 feet for this lot.
Staff believes the variance request to be reasonable. The
deck addition will be uncovered and unenclosed other than by
railing. This relatively minor deck intrusion should have
no impact on adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback
variance for the deck addition subject to compliance with
the following conditions:
1. The deck is to remain uncovered and unenclosed other
than by required railing.
2. Compliance with Public Works Comments
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 29, 1998)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject
to compliance with the conditions outlined above. The applicant
offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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