HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6887 Staff AnalysisJuly 31, 2000
Item No.: 12
File No.: Z-6887
Owner: Ruth Ann McMillan and
James McMillan, M.D.
Address: 18 Honey Bear Court
Description: Lot 54, Longlea X
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from
the area regulations of Section
36-254 and the building line
provisions -of Section 31-12.
Justification: The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of Prop: Single Family
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at'#18 Honey Bear Court is
occupied by a two-story, brick and frame, single family
residence. The house has a small, covered stoop on the
front. The applicants propose to replace the stoop with a
new, covered porch to extend the full width of the house.
One corner of the new porch will extend to within 5 feet of
the side property line. The code requires an 8 foot side
yard setback for this lot. The porch will be built entirely
behind the front 25 foot building line but it may be
necessary to extend 3-4 steps down from the porch, across
the building line. The steps will be uncovered.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. As was
previously mentioned, only a corner of the new porch extends
July 31, 2000
Item No.: 12 (Cont.)
into the side yard setback. This minor, corner intrusion
should have no effect on the adjacent property. A driveway
on the adjacent property is located adjacent to the property
line; providing adequate separation between structures.
The building line variance for the steps is also minor and
should have no effect on neighboring properties or on
traffic in the street. The property is located at the end
of.a cul-de-sac and the steps would be located 30+ feet from
the curb of the street.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the
applicant will have to do a one -lot replat reflecting the
change in the building line for the steps. The applicant
should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk to
determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of
Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and
building line variances subject to the compliance with the
following conditions:
1.A one lot replat reflecting the change in the building
line for the steps.
2. The porch is to remain unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JULY 31, 2000)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject
to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff
Recommendation" above.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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