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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6853 Staff AnalysisMay 22, 2000 Item No.: 2 File No. Owner• Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: Justification: Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: Staff Report: A. Public Works Issues: No issues. B. Staff Analysis: The nal sis- Z-6853 Thomas Cline Owen, III and April H. Owen 6111 Kavanaugh Blvd. Lot 130, McMillen's Replat R-2 A variance is requested from the area regulations of Section 36-254 to permit construction of an addition with a reduced rear yard setback. The lot is very irregularly shaped, with shallow side lot lines. The existing house has a front yard setback well in excess of the required 25 feet, pushing the home more toward the rear yard. Single Family Single Family The R-2 zoned property at 6111 Kavanaugh Blvd. is occupied by a one-story, rock and frame, single family residence. The owners propose to expand the home by adding onto the rear of the structure. One of the proposed additions will result in a rear yard setback of 20 feet. The Code requires a rear yard setback of 25 feet for this lot. Staff is supportive -of the requested variance. The lot is unusually shaped, with shallow side lot lines ending at an May 22, 2000 Item No.: 2 (Cont. C. arced rear lot line. Only a small corner of the proposed addition extends into the required rear yard setback. The remainder of the house exceeds all required setbacks. The house has a front yard setback of 48 feet, well beyond the 25 foot front yard setback requirement. Since the house has been pushed back 23 feet beyond the front setback requirement, it has reduced the available rear yard area. Staff does not believe that allowing this minor rear yard setback variance will negatively impact adjacent properties. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 22, 2000) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. 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 by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 2