HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6824 Staff AnalysisMarch 27, 2000
Item No.: 4
File No.: Z-6824
Owner: Joel Kennedy
Address: 2606 Longcoy
Description: Lot 3, Block 1, Sandon Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Re ested: Variances are requested from
the accessory structure setback and
separation provisions of Section
36-156 and the building line
provisions of Section 31-12.
Justification: The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 2606 Longcoy is occupied
by a one-story, brick and frame single-family residence. A
detached, single -car carport was previously located in front
of the house. The structure fell into disrepair and was
removed by the current owner. The applicant now desires to
place a 22 feet by 24 feet, two -car carport structure in
front of the house. The carport will have a front yard
setback of 16.7 feet, will be placed across a platted
building line and will be "butted" up to the house. The
code requires a front yard setback of 60 feet for accessory
structures and requires 6 feet of separation between an
accessory structure and the principal structure.
March 27, 2000
Item No.: 4 (Cont.)
Staff believes the request to be reasonable. The carport
will be open and unenclosed allowing for passage of air and
light and reducing the possibility of a sight distance
hazard. The carport sits 30+ feet from the edge of Longcoy
Street, providing adequate maneuvering area between the
structure and traffic. Since the carport is unenclosed,
there is adequate access to the principal structure which
might otherwise be impeded if the carport was enclosed.
Across Longcoy Street, just to the south, a residence has a
carport with an even greater intrusion into the front yard.
Staff does not believe that allowing the carport will impact
adjacent properties.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the
applicant will have to do a one lot replat reflecting the
change in the building line. The applicant should review
the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's Office to
determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of
Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback,
separation and building line variances subject to compliance
with the following conditions:
1. A one -lot replat reflecting the change in the building
line as approved by the Board.
2. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on all
sides.
3. The carport structure is to be properly anchored and all
required building permits are to be obtained.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MARCH 27, 2000)
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 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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