HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6877 Staff AnalysisJuly 31, 2000
Item No.: 6
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-6877
John and Kim Lewis
112 Normandy Road
Lots 751 76 and 77 and HE It! of
Lot 78, Normandy
R-2
A variance is requested from
the accessory structure area
regulations of Section 36-156 to
permit construction of an accessory
building with a reduced.,front yard
setback.
The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Single Family
Single Family
1. For informational purposes, right-of-way on Normandy is
less than Master Street Plan required 50 -foot right-of-
way.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 112 Normandy Road is
occupied by a single family home that is currently in the
process of being substantially remodeled. As part of the
project, the applicant proposes to construct a two-story
accessory structure adjacent to the home. The structure
will contain a ground level carport and upper-level game
room. The structure will have the appearance of being part
of the principal structure but will actually be separated
from the home by a 6 foot wide breezeway. Since there is no
"structural tie" connecting the two structures, the
July 31, 2000
Item No.: 6 (Cont.)
carport/game room is classified as.an accessory structure.
The applicant proposes to line the accessory structure with
the front wall of the house, providing a 40 foot front yard
setback. The code requires accessory structures to have a
front yard setback of at least 60 feet.
Staff supports the requested variance. As proposed by the
applicant, the carport/game room will indeed appear to be
part of the house. If the structure were attached to the
house by a heated and cooled connection rather than a
breezeway, it would become part of the principal structure.
As such, it would meet all required setbacks. From all
appearances, the house/garage will be one structure. Staff
does not believe that allowing the reduced front yard
setback will negatively impact neighboring properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front yard
setback as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JULY 31, 2000)
Sheri Trammell was present representing the application. There
were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a
recommendation of approval. Staff informed the Board that 9 of
the 11 signatures submitted by Ms. Trammell as her proof of
notice were obtained on July 27, 2000, 4 days prior to the
meeting, not 10 days as required by the Board's Bylaws.
Ms. Trammell stated that the required sign was placed on the
property in a timely manner. She stated that she had a hard time
catching people at home during the day."and that she had to work
the evening of the 27th to get the signatures. Mr. Trammell
stated that she always left a business card in the door of each
home.
Gary Langlais asked if there had been any statements or telephone
calls of opposition. Ms. Trammell and staff both responded that
there had been no opposition voiced.
A motion was made to waive the Bylaw's and to accept the notices.
The motion was approved by a vote of 4 ayes, 1 noe and 0 absent.
A motion was made to approve the requested variance. The motion
was approved by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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