HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6708 Staff AnalysisJuly 26, 1999
Item No.: 7
File No.
Owner:
Address:
Descri tion•
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Z-6708
Dee Hickman
5501 Edgewood Road
West 40 feet of Plot 148 and East
15 feet of Plot 149, Prospect
Terrace No. 2
R-2
A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
to permit an addition with a
reduced side yard setback.
Applicant's Statement: We are
requesting a zoning variance at
5501 Edgewood Road to allow an
encroachment of 3.5 feet into the
east side yard setback of 5.5 feet
for the purpose of constructing a
carport on an existing concrete
parking pad. The single bay
carport would be too narrow if
built within the confines of the
setback. Several houses in this
block have carports which encroach
on the side yard setbacks. We feel
this addition will blend with the
current architectural context.
Our proposed plan includes a one
story addition to the rear and a
one story one -car carport to the
east. The roof over the carport
will be gabled so as to prevent the
dumping of additional water onto
the neighbor's property.
Single Family
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family
July 26, 1999
Item No.: 7 (Cont.
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 5501 Edgewood Road is
occupied by a one-story, brick and frame, single-family
residence. The owner of the home proposes to construct a
single bay carport onto the east side of the house. The
carport addition will result in a side yard setback of 2
feet. The code requires a side yard setback of 5.5 feet for
this lot.
Staff believes the variance request to be reasonable. The
proposed carport will remain open and unenclosed other than
at the point it adjoins the house. The addition will be
built over an existing paved parking pad. The carport roof
will be gabled so that it pitches down to the front and
rear, preventing water run-off onto the adjacent property.
The requested 2 foot side yard allows for room to construct
and maintain the addition without encroaching onto the
neighboring property. The house on the property adjacent to
the east has a side yard setback of 8 to 10 feet providing
adequate separation between structures. Staff does not
believe that the proposal will negatively impact adjacent
properties.
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. The carport roof is to be gabled so that it pitches down
to the front and rear, preventing water run-off onto the
adjacent property.
3. The eave on the east side is not to exceed 12 inches.
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July 26, 1999
Item No.: 7 (Cont.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 26, 1999)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and recommended 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. The carport roof is to be gabled so that it pitches down to
the front and rear, preventing water run-off onto the adjacent
property.
3.The eave on the east side is not to exceed 12 inches.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.