HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6826 Staff AnalysisApril 24, 2000
Item No.: 3
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.
Z-6826
Paul Duane Heard
424 Dennison
Lot 8 and Lot "B" Capitol View and
West 205 feet of Block 30, Capitol
Hill Extension
R-3
A variance is requested from
the area regulations of Section
36-156 to permit an accessory
structure with a reduced front
yard setback.
Applicant's Statement: I am
trying to build a shed over a
camper on the south portion of my
lot. This neighborhood is built on
a mountain and this is the only
"somewhat" flat spot I can find.
The shed which I am trying to build
would have six poles and a roof to
match the color of my roof. I
don't feel like it would be an eye
sore. Also, with the embankment
next to the sidewalk I don't feel
it would pose a hazard to either
pedestrians or vehicles. I have
talked with the neighbors and
renters and they don't mind at all.
Single Family
Single Family
April 24, 2000 '
Item No.: 3 (Cont.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property located at 424 Dennison is occupied
by a one-story, frame, single-family residence. The
applicant has recently begun construction of a 12' X 221,
unenclosed carport structure for the purpose of covering a
camper. The carport (accessory structure) has a front yard
setback of 6 feet. The Code requires a front yard setback
of 60 feet for accessory structures.
Staff is supportive of the requested setback variance. This
property is the last on a dead-end street. Due to a steep
embankment on the front of the lot, access to the carport is
from a alley which wraps around the property on the south
and west. There is no access to the structure from Dennison
Street. Numerous structures along Dennison Street, in the
immediate vicinity, have setbacks less than that required by
the code. Staff does not believe that the structure will
negatively impact other properties in the neighborhood.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
3. The carport structure is to remain open and unenclosed
on all sides.
4. There is to be no direct access to the carport
structure from Dennison Street.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(APRIL 24, 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 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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