HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6958 Staff AnalysisDecember 18, 2000
Item No.: 4
File No.: Z-6958
Owner: David Longley
Address: 1101 Boundless Street
Description: Lot 16, Block 12, Clinton Park
Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Rea_uested: Variances are requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-255
to permit a carport addition with
reduced side and front yard
setbacks.
Justification: The house had no covered parking.
The carport is being built over the
existing, paved parking area.
Present Use of Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of Proper Single Family
Staff Report-
A. Public Works Issues:
No comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 1101 Boundless Street is occupied
by a one-story, frame, single-family residence. The owner
of the home has recently begun construction of a carport
addition. The carport has a side yard setback of 0.9 feet
and a front yard setback of 15 feet. The code requires side
and front yard setbacks of 5 feet and 25 feet respectively
for this lot. The applicant began the project unaware that
it was being built in violation of code. Once notified of
the violation, he ceased construction and filed for the
variances.
December 18, 2000
Item No.: 4 (Cont.)
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. This home
is one of only a handful remaining in this area east of Bond
Street, virtually surrounded by Industrial uses. The
carport addition maintains the same 15 foot front yard
setback as the existing house. The structure is set back 35
feet from the pavement of Boundless Street. Boundless is a
sparsely traveled, one block street. Allowing the reduced
front yard setback should have no impact on properties in
the area or traffic in the street.
Although staff is generally supportive of the reduced side
yard setback, there is one issue of concern. It appears
that the eave/overhang on the carport may actually extend
over the property line. Staff believes the eave should be
cut back and guttering installed to prevent water run-off
onto the adjacent property. The house on the adjacent lot
is located approximately 20 feet from the common lot line,
providing adequate separation between structures.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front and side
yard setback variances subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. The eave/overhang on the south side of the carport
addition is to be cut-back to no more than a drip line.
2. Guttering is to be installed on the south side of the
carport addition to prevent water run-off onto the
adjacent property.
3. No portion of the addition, including eave and guttering
is to extend beyond the property line.
4. The carport is to remain open and unenclosed on the
front and south side.
5. All required building permits must be obtained.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(DECEMBER 18, 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.
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December 18, 2000
Item No.: 4 (Cont.)
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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