HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6867 Staff AnalysisJune 26, 2000
Item No.: 8
File No.
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
Staff Re ort:
A. Public Works Issues:
Z-6867
Miriam May Hundley
5123 Edgewood Road
Lot 57, Prospect Terrace Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from
the area regulations of Section 36-
254 to permit construction of an
addition with a reduced side yard
setback.
Applicant's Statement: Our
proposed plan includes a two story
one -car carport with a sitting room
above that encroaches 1.7 feet into
the east side yard setback to
provide the proper width for
parking one car. It is our opinion
that since the two-story residence
to the east has a driveway adjacent
to this shared property line such a
minor encroachment would be
inconsequential to the overall
scale and character of Edgewood
Road.
Single Family
Single Family
Relocate driveway slightly to provide 5 foot setback from
east property line.
June 26, 2000
Item No.: 8 (Cont.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 5123 Edgewood Road is
currently occupied by a two-story, stucco and frame, single-
family residence. The applicant proposes to remove a sun
room addition from the east side of the house and build in
its place a two-story addition consisting of a porte-cochere
with a sitting room above. The new addition will result in
a side yard setback varying from 5 feet to 6 feet. The Code
requires a side yard setback of 6.7 feet for this lot.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The majority
of the lots in Prospect Terrace were platted as 50-55 feet
in width, although those immediately around this lot are
slightly wider. Side yard setbacks of 5-6 feet are common
in the area. The reduced side yard is only for the 2118"
length of the proposed addition. The property adjacent to
the east has a driveway on the side nearest the applicant's
property. This driveway provides additional separation
between the structures. Staff does not believe the minor
side yard setback variance of .6' - 1.6' will negatively
impact adjacent properties. The lower level of the addition
will not be enclosed, allowing for passage of light and air.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback
variance for the proposed addition as described by the
applicant subject to compliance with Public Works Comment.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JUNE 26, 2000)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject
to compliance with Public Works' Comment. The applicant offered
no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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