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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6896 Staff AnalysisAugust 28, 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: Z-6896 Lonnie and Laverne Evans 1910 East 38th Street Lot 27, Block 2, Granite Heights Second Addition R-2 Variances are requested from the area regulations of Section 36-554 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12. The house has no covered parking. The applicant, who has a disability, would like to have a sheltered way to exit the car and access the house. Single Family Single Family The R-2 zoned property located at 1910 East 38th Street is occupied by a one-story, single-family residence. At some point in the past, the carport was enclosed and converted into living space. The house has no covered parking. The applicant proposes to construct a two -car carport addition onto the front of house. The addition will be built across a platted 25 -foot building line and will result in a front yard setback of 8± feet. The code requires a front yard setback of 25 feet. August 28, 2000 Item No.: 2 (Cont.) Staff is supportive of the requested variance. East 38th Street is a dead-end residential street within an 80 -foot right-of-way. The proposed carport addition will be set back 34-35 feet from the ,curb of the street. The carport v)ill remain open on the sides and front and will have a hip roof similar to the existing home. The slope of the roof, without a large gable on the front, helps reduce the visual impact of the addition. If the Board approves the variance, the applicant will have to do a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the building line. The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the setback and building line variances subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. A one -lot replat reflecting the change in the building line. 2. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on all sides other than at the point it adjoins the house. 3. The carport addition is to have a hip roof constructed in a style similar to the existing house, without a large gable. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT; (AUGUST 28, 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. 2