HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6852 Staff AnalysisJune 26, 2000
Item No.: 3
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Descriptio
Zoned:
Variance Re ested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property
Proposed Use of Property:
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-6852
Edwin Cromwell/Eugene Levy, Agent
1903 N. Tyler Street
Lot 18, Block 2, Englewood Addition
A variance is requested from
the area coverage provisions of
Section 36-156 to permit
construction of an accessory
building which exceeds the
allowable rear yard coverage.
The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Single Family
Single Family
The R-2 zoned property located at 1903 N. Tyler Street is
occupied by a one-story, frame, single-family residence and
a detached storage building. The home is in the process of
being remodeled and expanded by the new owner. The
applicant proposes to remove the dilapidated storage
building and build in its place a new 554 square foot
garage/storage building. The new structure occupies 42
percent of the lot's required rear yard. Section 36-156
states that accessory structures are not to occupy more than
30 percent of the required rear yard. The maximum allowed
structure for this lot is 375 square feet.
June 26, 2000
Item No.: 3 (Cont.)
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The proposed
structure exceeds all required setbacks. Numerous
properties in this block have similar structures adjacent to
the alley, some of which are larger than that proposed by
the applicant. The 30 percent coverage rule, when applied
to the 50 foot wide lots in the City's mature area, does not
allow for construction of a typical 2 -car garage without a
variance. The 42 percent coverage proposed by the applicant
still leaves adequate open area at the rear of the lot.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested area coverage
variance as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JUNE 26, 2000)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. One
letter of support had been received from Robyn Zinser of 5305
Kavanaugh Blvd. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of
approval. The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved with a
vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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