HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6634 Staff AnalysisMarch 29, 1999
Item No.: 5
File No.: Z-6634
Owner: John Fletcher
Address: 2217 N. Palm Street
Description: Lot 20 and North 1-� of Lot 21, Block
10, Country Club Heights Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
to permit a carport addition with a
reduced side yard setback.
Justification: Applicant's Statement: I have
recently purchased the residence
located at 2217 North Palm from the
John Davis family. To the best of
our knowledge this house has been
in its present location since 1934.
Currently, the garage/carport
encroaches on the side yard setback
approximately six feet (61).
We are proposing to expand the
existing carport, in a westerly
direction in order to accommodate
two automobiles. This expansion
would move the carport roof line
approximately twelve feet (12')
closer to the street, but would be
in the same relationship to the
side yard. It will not exceed the
front set back requirement and will
not be as close to the street as
the present front of the house.
Present Use of Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family
March 29, 1999
Item No.: 5 (Cont.)
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
Recommend fence be located at
of road and gate be relocated
street prior to opening gate.
B. Staff Analvsis:
least 25 feet from centerline
to allow a car to pull off
The R-2 zoned property located at 2217 N. Palm Street is
occupied by a two-story, brick and frame, single-family
residence. The residence has a side yard setback on the
north side of 1.4 -1.6 feet. The existing carport
structure, which is on the north side of the home, is only
8-9 feet deep. This depth does not provide adequate
coverage. The applicant proposes to expand the carport by
adding 12 feet to its depth, making it 20 feet depth. To
expand the existing carport, the applicant proposes to
maintain the existing side yard setback of 1.6 feet.
Staff believes the requested 1.6 foot setback request is
reasonable. The new carport will maintain the existing
setback which has been in place for many years. The house
itself has been in its present location since 1934. The
carport will be built over an existing paved driveway, an
area which has been used for numerous years for vehicle
parking. The carport will remain open and unenclosed other
than at the point it adjoins the house. 1.6 feet is the
minimum side yard setback staff can support to allow for
construction and maintenance of the structure without
encroaching on the neighboring property. Proper guttering
will need to be installed to prevent water run-off onto the
adjacent property.
The applicant has proposed construction of a brick screen
wall with wrought iron fence around the front yard. No
variances were applied for related to this fence/wall.
Public Works has made comments regarding the location and
design of the fence. The applicant must address those
concerns prior to constructing the fence/wall.
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March 29, 1999
Item No.: 5 (Cont.)
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side 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. Guttering is to be installed on the carport addition to
prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property.
3. Public Works concerns regarding the fence/wall must be
addressed prior to that structure being built.
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.
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 0 absent.
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