HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6584 Staff AnalysisNovember 30, 1998
Item No
File No.: Z-6584
Owner. Myssbridgette Ann Greene
Address: 7109 Eddy Lane
Description: Lot 14, Block 21, Fairfield Cove
Addition
Zoned• R-2
variance Requested: Variances are requested from the
area and separation requirements of
Section 36-254 and the building
line provisions of Section 31-12 to
permit placement of a detached
carport with reduced setbacks and
which crosses a platted building
line.
Justification: Applicant's Statement: It was very
recently brought to my attention
that I am in violation due to
having a car cover built on my
property at the above stated
address. Let me first state that
this violation was completely
unintentional, had I any idea I
would have followed all policies
and procedures in order to have it
done by your standards.
I am a 23 year old single parent
and this is my first home. The use
of the car cover is to protect my
two small children from the harsh
elements of winter and rain as well
as enhance the life of my car.
Therefore, it is my hope that you
will grant my request for this
variance that I so desperately
need. It will be good for my
children, the youngest being
asthmatic. I appreciate your
consideration on this matter and
should you have any further
questions, please contact me
promptly.
Present Use
of
Pro
ert :
Single
Family
Proposed Use
of
Property:
Single
Family
November 30, 1998
No.: 5 (Con
Staff Report:
A. Public works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
This issue is before the Board as a result of action by the
City's Code Enforcement staff.
The R-2 zoned property at 7109 Eddy Lane is occupied by a
one story, brick and frame, single-family residence. The
applicant has recently placed a 12 foot by 20 foot,
detached, aluminum carport in front of the house. The
carport has a front yard setback of 5 feet and is directly
adjacent to the house. The Code requires accessory
structures to have a minimum front yard setback of 60 feet
and a minimum separation from the house of 6 feet. The
carport is also located across a platted 25 foot, building
line.
The applicant just recently purchased the property and
placed the carport without knowledge that it violated city
code. She was issued a notice by the Codes Enforcement
staff and subsequently filed for relief from the Board of
Adjustment.
Staff believes the variance requests to be reasonable. The
carport occupies approximately 20 percent of the required
front yard, leaving adequate open space. The carport is
open and unenclosed on all sides. The carport has a setback
of 16 feet from the curb of Eddy Lane which allows adequate
sight distance. Eddy Lane is a level, minor residential
street which serves a limited number of homes. The street
is a dead-end with limited vehicle traffic. Placement of
the carport should not impact traffic on the street. The 6
foot separation requirement is primarily a fire safety
issue. The carport is constructed entirely of metal and is
open on all sides to allow clear access to the home.
Should the Board approve the building line variance, the
applicant will have to do a one -lot replat reflecting the
change in the building line. The applicant should review
the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's Office to
determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of
Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback,
separation and building line variances subject to the
following conditions:
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November 30, 1998
Item No.: 5(Cont.)
1. A one lot replat reflecting the change in the building
line as approved by the Board.
2. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on all
sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(NOVEMBER 30, 1998)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Several letters of support from neighborhood residents had been
received by staff and forwarded to the Board. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance
with the following conditions:
1. A one lot replat reflecting the change in the building line
as approved by the Board.
2. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on all sides.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 4 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and
1 open position.