HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6631 Staff AnalysisMarch 29, 1999
Item No.: 2
File No.: Z-6631
Owner: Patrick and Mary O'Brien
Address: 4700 Crestwood Road
Description: Lot 31, Cliffewood Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the
building line provisions of Section
31-12 and the area regulations of
Section 36-156 to permit remodeling
of an existing accessory structure.
Justification: Remodeling this existing accessory
structure will not increase any
impact on adjacent properties and
will result in a more aesthetically
pleasing structure.
Present Use of Proper : Single Family
Proposed Use of Proper : Single Family
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues: No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 4700 Crestwood Road is
occupied by a two-story, brick and frame, single family
residence. Located on the rear of the property are an old,
frame garage and carport. The applicants are in the process
of remodeling this garage/carport structure by completely
removing and rebuilding the garage portion and remodeling
the carport portion. The structure exceeds the allowable
area coverage for accessory buildings, is built across a
platted building line, is located too close to a street side
property line and is built across an easement. The code
limits the size of structures in the required rear yard of
this lot to 421.5 square feet. The combined garage/carport
structure will be approximately 709 square feet in area.
March 29, 1999
Item No.: 2 (Cont.)
Accessory structures are required to maintain a minimum
street side yard setback of 15 feet. The structure has a
street side yard setback of 7.5 feet.
Although there are several issues associated with this
proposal, staff is supportive of the applicant's request.
The structure has existed for many years, the garage portion
probably goes back as far as the house itself. Through the
remodeling project, the structure will be reduced in area
from 808 square feet to 709 square feet. The carport
portion, that portion nearest the street, will remain open
and unenclosed. The carport has a setback of 20 feet from
the curb of the street, allowing for adequate sight
distance. Allowing the remodeling of this old structure
will result in a newer, more aesthetically pleasing
structure which should be more beneficial for the
neighborhood.
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.
Since the carport encroaches into an easement, authorization
must be received from the public utilities and Public Works.
Approval has been received thus far from Public Works,
Entergy, Wastewater and Arkla. Approval has not yet been
received from Water Works and Southwestern Bell Telephone.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances subject
to compliance with the following conditions:
1. A one -lot replat reflecting the change in the building
line.
2. Approval to allow the existing carport to encroach into
the easement on the north property line must be received
from the five public utility companies and Public Works.
3. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on all
sides other than on the west end where it adjoins the
garage.
March 29, 1999
Item No.: 2 (Cont.)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 29, 1999)
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. Staff informed
the Board that approval had been received from the five public
utility companies and Public Works to allow the existing carport
to remain within the easement on the north property line.
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 and 1 absent.
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