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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6949 Staff AnalysisNovember 27, 2000 Item No.: 6 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-6949 James -and Deborah Rudolph #8 Cypress Cove Lot 237, The Ranch Addition R-2 A variance is requested from the area regulations of Section 36-254 to permit construction of a new house with a reduced rear yard setback. The lot has a unusual shape, being narrow at the front. The house has been situated to accommodate a side -loaded garage. The lot backs up to a lake so the reduced rear yard will not impact any other properties. Vacant lot Single Family The applicant proposes to construct a new single family residence on the R-2 zoned lot located at #8 Cypress Cove. The residence is proposed to have a reduced rear yard setback of 15.5± feet. The code requires a rear yard setback of 25 feet. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The lot is "pie -shaped", being narrow at the front. The house has been situated farther back than the standard 25 foot front yard November 27, 2000 Item No.: 6 (Cont.) setback to accommodate a side -loaded garage. The proposed encroachment involves only a small corner of the residence. The area of the encroachment is a screened porch. The lot backs up to an open space and lake. Allowing this minor intrusion into the rear yard area will not impact other properties. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 27, 2000) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. kA