HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6750 Staff AnalysisSeptember 27, 1999
Item No.: 6
File No.
Owner•
Address:
Description
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property
Proposed Use of Property:
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-6750
Shawn and Rhonda Fitz
5219 "P" Street
Lot 5, Block 4, McGehee's Addition
and the 20 foot alley that lies
east of said lot 5 (alley right-of-
way having been previously
abandoned).
R-2
Variances are requested from
the area regulations of Section
36-254 and the accessory building
separation provisions of Section
36-516.
The lot is very small, averaging
102 feet deep, limiting the
buildable area for any addition.
Single Family
Single Family
The R-2 zoned lot located at 5219 "P" Street is occupied by
a one-story, brick and frame, single-family residence. The
applicants are currently in the process of substantially
remodeling the home including the construction of room
additions, a deck, a carport and covering the existing front
porch. The project will result in a reduced side yard
setback on the west side of 5.8 feet, a front yard setback
of 14.5 feet and a rear yard setback of 10 feet. The code
requires side, front and rear yard setbacks of 8 feet, 25
September 27, 1999
Item No.: 6 (Cont.)
feet and 25 feet respectively for this lot. The remodeling
will also cause the relocation of an existing accessory
structure, resulting in a separation from the principal
structure of 0-1 feet. The code requires a minimum
separation of 6 feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Due to the
location of the house on this trapezoidal shaped lot, only a
small portion of the proposed additions encroach into the
required side yard setback on the west side. The typical
lot in this neighborhood is 50 feet wide, requiring a side
yard setback of 5 feet. This lot is wider, requiring a
greater side yard, due to the addition of an abandoned 20
foot alley right-of-way on the east side. The house has an
existing front yard setback of 14.5 feet from the front
porch. Allowing a roof to be placed over the porch will not
increase the encroachment and should have no impact on
adjacent properties. The deck addition to the rear will
result in a 10 foot rear yard setback. The deck will be
uncovered. A 6 foot tall, wood privacy fence separates this
lot from the property adjacent to the rear. Allowing the
uncovered deck to encroach into the rear yard should have no
impact on the adjacent property. The deck appears to have
an elevation of 3-4 feet above grade. The deck will extend
into an area currently occupied by a small accessory
building. The applicant proposes to reposition the
accessory building so that it fits into a "notch" between
the deck and the side and rear property lines. To maintain
the required 3 foot side and rear yard setback for the
accessory building, it will be located very near or abutting
the deck addition. As was previously mentioned, the deck is
uncovered and unenclosed, allowing for full access around
the accessory building. The reduced separation should have
no impact on adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side, front and
rear yard setback and accessory structure separation
variances subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
1. The carport and front porch are to be unenclosed other
than at the points they adjoin the house.
2. The deck addition to the rear of the house is to remain
uncovered and unenclosed.
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September 27, 1999
Item No.: 6 (Cont.)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(SEPTEMBER 27, 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 in the "Staff
Recommendation" 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 1 absent.
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