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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6962 Staff AnalysisJanuary 29, 2001 Item No.: 2 File No.: Z-6962 Owner: M. Jane Dickey and Don K. Barnes Address: 2020 N. Tyler Street Description: Lot 1, Block 23, Newton Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Re ested: Variances are requested from the accessory structure setback and area coverage provisions of Section 36-156. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Single Family Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Staff Re ort: A. Public Works Issues: No issues. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property located at 2020 North Tyler Street is occupied by a one-story, brick and frame, single family residence and a detached, accessory structure. The accessory structure contains a one -car carport and a workshop. The applicants propose to remove the existing accessory structure and build in its place a new, two -car garage with room for storage and a hobby darkroom. The new structure is proposed to maintain the same 5 foot street side yard setback as the existing accessory structure. The code requires a street side yard setback of 15 feet for accessory structures. All other setbacks will be exceeded. 546 square feet of the proposed structure will be located in the required rear yard area. The code limits accessory structures to a rear yard area coverage of 30 percent; 375 January 29, 2001 Item No.: 2 (Cont.) square feet for this lot. The applicants propose a rear yard area coverage of 43.7 percent. Staff is supportive of the requested setback and area coverage variances. Although the proposed structure is somewhat larger than the existing carport/storage building, the visual impact from the street will not be much different. The new structure will maintain the same street side yard setback. The width of the new structure visible from Tyler Street is slightly larger than the width of the existing structure. The visual appearance of the new structure will be an improvement over the older, existing building which should be of benefit to the neighborhood. The structure is located 19 feet from the curb -of Tyler Street, providing adequate back -out space and not creating a sight -distance issue. The other homes abutting Tyler Street front onto the intersecting streets and have a side yard relationship to Tyler. A side yard setback to Tyler Street of 5 feet is common. Although the proposed structure is larger than what is permitted by code, it is not so large as to be incompatible with the neighborhood. The more narrow side of the structure faces Tyler Street. The applicant proposes setbacks of 10 feet and 8 feet from the property lines on the south and west respectively, providing adequate separation from the neighboring properties. The rear yard is enclosed by a 6 foot tall, wood privacy fence which helps mitigate the visual impact of the structure. Staff believes it is reasonable to limit the structure to one-story in height. The applicant has not indicated otherwise. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested street side yard setback and area coverage variances subject to compliance with the following conditions: 1. The structure is to be limited to one-story in height. 2. The brick driveway accessing the existing carport/storage building is to be removed. 2 January 29, 2001 Item No.: 2 (Cont.) BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 29, 2001) 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.