HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6980-A Staff AnalysisAPRIL 24, 2006
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z -6980-A
Nancy Bartlett, Bartlett Family Trust
Chuck Hamilton
5036 West Crestwood
Lot 30, Prospect Terrace Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the building line provisions of
Section 31-12 and the area provisions of Section 36-254 to allow an addition with
reduced front and side setbacks, and which crosses a platted building line.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 5036 West Crestwood Drive is occupied by a one-
story brick and rock single family residence which is currently being
remodeled. There is a circular driveway from West Crestwood Drive and a
single car driveway at the southwest corner of the property. There is a 30 foot
platted building line along the north and west street frontages.
As part of the remodeling project, the applicant proposes to construct a seven
(7) foot wide covered porch on the front of the house and a single car carport
at the southwest corner of the structure, as noted on the attached site plan.
APRIL 24, 2006
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.
The northwest corner of the proposed porch will be located 17 feet back from
the front (west) property line, with the southwest corner of the proposed
carport structure being 18 feet back from the front property line. The carport
will be located 4 feet to 11 feet back from the south side property line. The
proposed porch and carport construction will also cross the 30 foot platted
front building line.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet. Section 36-254(d)(2) requires a minimum side setback of
eight (8) feet. Section 31-12(c) of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that
encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the
Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from
these ordinance standards to allow the proposed porch and carport additions
with reduced front and side setbacks, and to cross the front platted building
line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels the request is
reasonable. The proposed additions will not be out of character with other
building additions which have been made in this neighborhood over the past
few years. Given the curvature of West Crestwood Drive and the fact that the
proposed structures are not enclosed, they should have no negative visual
impact on the adjacent properties. Additionally, staff believes adequate
separation will exist between the proposed carport structure and the residence
immediately to the south. Staff feels the proposed additions will have no
adverse impact on the general area.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to
complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted front building line
for the proposed porch and carport additions. 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 variances, associated with the
proposed additions, subject to the following conditions.
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
2. The porch structure must remain unenclosed on the north, south and west
sides.
3. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the south, east and west
sides.
4. The porch and carport additions must be constructed to match the existing
principal structure.
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APRIL 24, 2006
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 24, 2006)
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 as recommended by staff
by a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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