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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6901 Staff AnalysisAugust 28, 2000 Item No.: 3 File No. Owner Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Re ested: Justification: Present Use of Proper : Proposed Use of Property: Staff Report: A. Public Works Issues: Z-6901 William H. Berg 4121 Sugar Maple Lane Lot 490-R, Phase 8-B, Pleasant View R-2 Variances are requested from the area regulations of Section 36-254, the building line provisions of Section 31-12 and the fence height provisions of Section 36-516. The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Single Family Single Family The property is allowed only one driveway on Christopher Cove. The existing 18 foot wide driveway may be widened to 24 foot. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property located at 4121 Sugar Maple Lane is occupied by a split-level, brick and frame, single-family residence. Although the house fronts onto Sugar Maple Lane, the lot fronts onto Christopher Cove and required setbacks are taken on that basis. The applicant proposes to remodel the house, including substantial additions onto the south and east sides. The addition onto the south side will result in a rear yard setback of 20 feet with a deck landing and steps extending to a point 14.5 feet from the property line. The addition on the east side will extended across a platted 25 foot building line and will result in a front August 28, 2000 Item No.: 3 (Cont.) yard setback of 20 feet. The applicant also proposes to extend a 6 -foot privacy fence across that same building line. The. code requires front and rear yard setbacks of 25 feet for this lot and limits the height of fences erected w"ithin setbacks adjacent to streets to 4 feet. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Other than for the stairs and landing, the addition to the south side of the house encroaches only slightly into the required setback. Due to the angle of the house on the lot, the encroachment involves only a corner intrusion. The landing and stairs are themselves only a minor intrusion and should not impact the adjacent property. The property slopes steeply down from Sugar Maple Lane and the deck landing and stairs will likely not be visible from the street. The proposed addition onto the Christopher Cove side of the house encroaches 5 feet into the required 25 -foot front yard setback. This minor encroachment is only for the 22 -foot width of the addition. The addition will result in a setback of 31± feet from the curb of the street. Christopher Cove is a short cul-de-sac street and allowing this slight encroachment should not impact traffic. The proposed privacy fence will not extend any farther than the addition and should have no greater impact than the addition itself. The proposed addition on the east side includes additional garage space to take access off of Christopher Cove. The property has one, 18 -foot wide driveway. A maximum driveway width of 24 feet is permitted. The proposed new garage must take access off of the existing driveway, which may be widened to 24 feet. 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. 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 requested setback, building line and fence height variances subject to compliance with the following conditions: 2 August 28, 2000 Item No.: 3 (Cont.) 1. A one -lot replat reflecting the change in the building line as approved by the Board. 2. Compliance with Public Works Comments 3. The fence is to be designed in "good neighbor" fashion, with the finished side facing outward. 4. The landing and stairs extending off of the deck are to remain uncovered and unenclosed. 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. 3 2.6101 William H. and Ann M. Berg 4121 Sugar Maple Lane Little Rock, AR 72223 Subject: Request for Variance for lot #490R on the comer of Sugar Maple Lane and Christopher Cove in the PIA"ant View Subdivision -Phase VIII -A. We would like to add onto our home by adding a third garage. our proposed addition would extend over the current platted buildin line by 5'. This would leave the end of the proposed garage 31.5 feet from the street (and still well within our roe Line . This should not present any "limited sight" problems for anyone coming around the corner or for backing or pulling out of the driveway, This will allow us to garage our third (company work) vehicle which will be more secure and will look better for the whole neighborhood by not being on the street or outside in the driveway constantly. The added length is needed to accommodate our longer vehicle and the ability to walk around it without having to raise the garage door. The proposed addition will be built to match and blend with the current home style so as to not look "added on" and the privacy fence will be moved up to the new end comer of the garage to look consistent with other fencing in the neighborhood. Third garages are not that unusual in homes nowadays. There are currently many newer "three garage„ homes on Sugar Maple and Christopher down the hill and more "three garage" homes offtheir side streets.