HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6603 Staff AnalysisDecember 21, 1998
Item No.: 6
File No.• Z-6603
Owner• Robert S. Pitts
Address• 8418 Leawood Blvd.
Descri tion• Lot 288, Leawood Heights
Subdivision
Zoned• R-2
variance Re ested: A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
to permit construction of an
addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
Justification: A lican.t's Statement: I propose
to construct a bedroom and studio
addition to the back of my existing
residence. It is my understanding
that a minimum setback dimension of
twenty-five feet, from the back
property line to the structure, is
required at the back of the
property.
We request a zoning variance for
the following reasons:
1. The proposed construction will
be a minor infringement on the
zoning setback. The
infringement is a varying width
of one foot (1'-0") to four
feet four inches (4'-411).
2. Without a variance, the
internal structural
configuration of the proposed
studio will be too narrow and
too small to be usable.
Present Use
of
Pry ert
Single
Family
Proposed Use
of
Propert
Single
Family
December 21, 1998
Item No.: 6
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Anal sis
The R-2 zoned property located at 8418 Leawood Blvd. is
occupied by a split-level, brick and frame, single family
residence. The applicant proposes to remodel the home
including the addition of a new bedroom, bath, studio and
deck onto the rear of the residence. The new addition will
result in a rear yard setback of 20 feet 9 inches. The Code
requires a rear yard setback of 25 feet for this lot.
Staff believes the variance request to be reasonable. Due
to the angle of the rear property line, the variance
involves only a corner of the proposed addition. The
infringement varies from 1 foot to just over 4 feet and is
not much beyond what staff has authority to approve. The
property is located at the end of a rectangular block and no
homes back directly to this home. The proposed variance
should have no impact on adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback
variance.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(DECEMBER 21, 1998)
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 by a vote
of 4 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open position.
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