HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6713 Staff AnalysisJuly 26, 1999
Item No.: 12
File No.: Z-6713
Owner: Wayne Moore
Address: 5300 Edgewood Road
Description: Lot 102, 131 and 132 Prospect
Terrace No. 2
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: Applicant's Statement: We are
requesting a zoning variance at
5300 Edgewood to allow an
encroachment into the rear yard
setback of lot 131 and into the
sideyard setback of lot 132. We
are proposing a 2 foot extension of
the existing den structure to the
north, conversion of an existing
stone and stucco garage structure
into a heated and cooled playroom,
and a 2 story connector piece to
link new playroom to the existing
house. The "link" piece will
include laundry and mudroom areas
on the first floor and master
bedroom/bath area at the second
floor. A stoop to the north of the
"link" will be necessary to access
the existing backyard. This stoop
will come within 18 inches of the
north property line at lot 131 and
may be constructed of concrete if
necessary.
The existing house is considered a
neighborhood landmark and the new
owners plan to remodel and update
July 26, 1999 '
Item No.: 12 (Cont.)
the house while taking care to
maintain its existing architectural
character. Our proposed 2 story
addition will allow the owners to
utilize an existing structure by
connecting it to the main house.
The location of this new connector
piece is such that it will impact
the existing elevations in the
least intrusive way. Our goal is
to construct this new piece in a
way that will look as if it has
always been a part of the original
house.
Present Use of Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family
Staff Re ort:
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 5300 Edgewood Road is
occupied by a large, two-story, rock and frame, single-
family residence with a detached two story garage/carport
structure. The property consists of three lots which front
onto Edgewood, Harrison and Centerwood. The applicants
propose to substantially remodel the home including removing
the carport, converting the garage into storage and a
playroom and constructing an addition which will connect the
house to the garage. The new two story addition will
contain laundry and mudroom areas on the first floor and
master bedroom/bath area on the second floor. The existing
garage structure has a rear yard setback of .8 feet. The
new connection between the house and garage will have a rear
yard setback of 4 feet with a small porch coming within 18
inches of the rear property line. The code requires a rear
yard setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot.
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July 26, 1999
Item No.: 12 (Cont.)
Staff is supportive of the requested setback variances. The
existing garage and house currently have reduced rear yard
setbacks of .8 feet and 6 feet respectively. Allowing the
new addition to "fill-in" the gap between these two
structures should not greatly increase any impact on
adjacent properties. The home directly behind the garage
fronts onto Centerwood Road and appears to have a rear yard
setback exceeding 25 feet, providing adequate separation
between structures.
The proposed remodeling, including the removal of the
carport and a greenhouse structure should be an improvement
which will be of benefit to the neighborhood.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance
as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JULY 26, 1999)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
Staff informed the Board that the notices were completed on
July 19, 1999, three days later than required by the Board's
bylaws. The notices were substantially completed in a timely
manner.
A motion was made to waive the Board's bylaws and to accept the
notices as completed by the applicant. The motion was approved
by vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The setback variance request was placed on the Consent Agenda and
approved by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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