HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6638-A Staff AnalysisFebruary 24, 2003
ITEM NO., 2
File No
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z -6638-A
Bobby and Leanne Bernhard
2401 N. Pierce Street
Lot 6 and part of Lot 5, Block 31,
Parkview Addition
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from Section 36-
254 to allow a building addition with
reduced setbacks.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single family residential
Single family residential
The R-2 zoned property at 2401 N. Pierce Street is occupied by a two-
story frame single family residence. There is a two-story frame accessory
building with an attached one-story frame carport located near the
southeast corner of the property. On March 29, 1999, the Board of
Adjustment approved variances for a reduced street side yard setback
and a reduced building separation for the accessory building with carport.
The accessory building with carport is located six (6) feet from the south
("V" Street) property line and is separated from the house by
approximately four (4) feet (6 inches, roofline to roofline).
The applicant proposes to add on to the principal structure and attach it to
the accessory structure, creating a single structure. The R-2 zoning
February 24, 2003
Item No.: 2 (Cont.
district requires a minimum side yard setback of seven (7) feet and a
minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet. The existing accessory building
with garage is located six (6) feet from the side ("V" Street) property line
and 18.5 feet from the rear property line. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting variances from Sections 36-254(2) and (3) of the City's Zoning
Ordinance. Two (2) other minor additions are proposed as noted on the
attached site plan. These additions conform to the minimum ordinance
requirements.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels that the
variances are very minor in nature and result from reclassifying the
accessory structure to part of the principal structure. The structure will not
move closer to the street side or rear property lines. The proposed
building addition should have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear and side yard setback
variances, subject to compliance with the proposed site plan.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 24, 2003)
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 as recommended by
staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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