HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6856 Staff AnalysisJune 26, 2000
Item No.: 4
File No.. Z-6856
Owner: - Bobby Makin
Address: 14900 Gorgeous View Trail
Description: Lot 113, Spring Valley Manor
Zoned: R-2
Variance Rec
pested: A variance is requested from
the area regulations of Section
36-156 to permit construction of an
accessory building with a reduced
front yard setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
14900 Gorgeous View Trail is located in Spring Valley Manor,
a residential subdivision at the City's western edge that
developed prior to its annexation in 1993. This R-2 zoned
lot currently contains a one-story, rock and frame, single
family residence. The house was constructed without a
carport or garage. The applicant proposes to construct a
16' X 261, open carport in front of the house. The carport
construction will match the house and the structure will be
connected to the house by an unenclosed, covered walkway.
The carport will have a front yard setback of 26 feet. The
code requires accessory structures to have a front yard
setback of at least 60 feet.
June 26, 2000
Item No.: 4 (Cont.)
Staff is supportive of the requested setback variance. The
lot slopes down steeply from the street so that the ridge of
the house is actually below street grade. The house and
parking pad are constructed on terraces with about 5 feet of
difference in elevation, making it difficult to build the
carport as an attached addition to the house. If it was
practical to construct an addition onto the front of the
house, the addition could come to within 15 feet of the
front property line. Staff believes this proposed carport
will have no effect on neighboring properties.
C . Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front yard
setback for the proposed unenclosed carport structure, as
filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JUNE 26, 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 with a
vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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