HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6834 Staff AnalysisMarch 27, 2000
Item No.: 6
File No_: Z-6834
Owner• Built -Wright Construction Co., Inc.
Address: 13012 Cherry Laurel Drive
Descriptio : Lot 13, Block 14, Cherry Creek
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from
the area regulations of Section 36-
254 to permit construction of a new
residence with a reduced rear yard
setback.
Justification: The usual lot shape limits the
buildable area and creates the need
for a setback variance.
Present Use of Property: Vacant lot
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family
Staff Re ort•
A. Public Works Issues:
1.Driveway must be minimum 5 feet from property line to
acknowledge turning radius at street entrance. Apron
flare shall not extend past property line from street to
corner pin.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant proposes to construct a new single-family
residence on the R-2 zoned lot located at 13012 Cherry
Laurel Drive. The proposed home will have a rear yard
setback varying from 9.1 feet to 30 feet. The code requires
a rear yard setback of 25 feet for this lot.
Staff believes there is adequate justification for the
requested variance. The lot is unusually shaped which does
have an impact on its buildable area. The lot is very wide
across the front (142.33 feet) but shallow on the sides,
March 27, 2000
Item No.: 6 (Cont.)
ranging from 72 feet to 107.68 feet. The shallow depth
combined with the 25 foot building line on the front creates
the need for the variance. That portion of the house with
the least rear yard setback is a porch. The main body of
the house has a setback of 17 feet. The house to the rear,
fronting onto Misty Creek, has a rear yard setback of 25
feet, providing adequate separation between structures.
The proposed driveway must be moved slightly to provide the
required 5 foot turning radius at the street.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback
variance subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
1. The porch on the rear of the house is to remain
unenclosed. It may be covered.
2. Compliance with Public Works Comment to relocate the
driveway.
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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