HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6833 Staff AnalysisMarch 27, 2000
Item No.: 5
File No.. Z-6833
Owner: Raymond B. Alexander, Sr.
Address: 5209 "F" Street
Description: Lot 3, Block 30, Pulaski Heights
Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from
the area regulations of Section 36-
254 to permit construction of an
addition and remodeling of the
existing home with reduced
setbacks.
Justification: The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of Proper Single Family
Staff Re ort:
A. Public Works Issues:
1. Proposed garage structure must be min. 40 feet from
centerline of Harrison Street to prevent cars parking on
the driveway blocking sidewalk.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 5209 "F" Street is
occupied by a one-story, brick and frame single-family
residence and a detached, two -car garage. The applicant is
in the process of remodeling the house and proposes further
extensive remodeling including removing the detached garage
and constructing a substantial addition onto the rear of the
house. The new addition will include a two car garage and
is proposed to maintain the existing garage's side yard
setback of 0 feet. The code requires a side yard setback of
5 feet for this lot. A porch/carport is located on the
March 27, 2000
Item No.: 5 (Cont.)
front of the house. The applicant proposes to remove the
carport and remodel the porch so that it is architecturally
compatible with this house. The porch lies almost entirely
within the required front yard setback and, as such, staff
felt it was appropriate to have Board of Adjustment approval
for the remodeling.
The Planning Staff is supportive of the requested variances.
The removal of the front carport and remodeling of the porch
will actually bring the structure closer to compliance with
the required setbacks. The resulting structure will be an
architectural improvement that should be of benefit to the
area.
The only portion of the proposed addition to the rear that
is within the required setback is the 24 foot by 24 foot
garage. The garage is proposed to maintain the same 0 foot
side yard setback as the existing detached 20.4 foot by 18.3
foot garage. In staff's opinion, the proposed addition is
actually bringing the property closer to compliance with
code since it will be part of the principal structure which
has a 5 foot side yard setback requirement, whereas a
detached structure is required to have a 15 foot street side
yard setback. Harrison Street is a relatively narrow, one-
way street and the garage (both existing and proposed) sits
20 feet from the street. The remainder of the right-of-way
is used as parking by the elementary school which is located
across Harrison Street to the west. Moving the garage
further into the property will likely require the removal of
at least one large oak tree. In staff's opinion, allowing
the garage addition as proposed will be of no greater impact
than the existing garage and will result in an improvement
to the property that should be an asset to the neighborhood.
The Public Works Department has recommended that the
addition be moved 10 feet to the east to prevent vehicles
which might be parked outside of the garage from blocking a
potential future sidewalk.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback
variances, as filed subject to compliance with the following
condition:
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March 27, 2000
Item No.: 5 (Cont.)
1.No portion of the proposed addition, including eaves or
overhangs, is permitted to extend over the property line
into the Harrison Street right-of-way.
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 condition outlined in the "Staff
Recommendation" above.
Dana Carney, of the Planning Staff, informed the Board that he
had spoken with Bob Turner, Director of Public Works, about the
issue. Mr. Turner had stated that he had no problem with the
application as filed since any sidewalk which might be
constructed on this street would most likely be built on the west
side, where the elementary school is located.
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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