HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6601 Staff AnalysisDecember 21, 1998
Item No.:
File No.
Owner•
Address•
Descril2tion•
Zoned•
Variance Requested:
Z-6601
Carol and Bill Barnhouse
1912 Gunpowder Road
Lot 90, Sturbridge Subdivision,
Phase II
R-2
A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
to permit an addition with a
reduced rear yard setback.
Justification: Applicant's Statement: Over twenty
years ago we made a playroom out of
our carport and storage room. The
carport had a flat roof. We now
would like to build a pitched roof
on this room and at the same time
extend the roof to have a carport
to the back of this room.
Present Use of Pro ert :
Proposed Use of Propert :
Staff Report•
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
This addition of a carport would be
a great asset for us for several
reasons.
1. Have our cars under a roof and
protection for us.
2. Our original carport was too
close to the drive to easily
pull both cars in. This space
has the width to allow a better
ability to park.
3. Add to the appearance and value
of our home.
Single Family
Single Family
December 21, 1998 ,
Item No.: 4 (Cont.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 1912 Gunpowder Road is
occupied by a one story, brick and frame, single-family
residence. The carport was located on the back of the
residence and was accessed by a driveway which extends along
the north property line. Over 20 years ago the carport was
enclosed and converted into a playroom. The
carport/playroom has a flat roof. The applicants desire to
build a pitched roof over this room and at the same time
extend the roof an additional 20 feet to create a new,
unenclosed carport. The new carport will have a reduced
rear yard setback of 5 feet. The code requires a rear yard
setback of 25 feet for this lot.
Staff believes the variance request to be reasonable. The
area covered by the carport equals 20 percent of the
required rear yard. If the carport were constructed as a
detached accessory structure, it could cover up to 30
percent of the rear yard area. The carport is to remain
open and unenclosed to allow passage of light and air. The
house located on the lot directly to the rear has a rear
yard setback much more than 25 feet, providing adequate
separation between structures. A 6 foot tall, wood privacy
fence separates the properties.
A 5 foot easement is located along the rear property line.
The applicant must ensure that no portion of the carport
addition, including eaves or overhangs, extends into this
easement.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback
variance subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
1. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on all
sides other than at the point it adjoins the house.
2. No portion of the carport addition, including eaves and
overhangs, is to extend into the 5 foot easement along
the rear property line.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(DECEMBER 21, 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 in the "Staff
Recommendation" above.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
December 21, 1998
Item No.: 4 (Cont.
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.