HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7005 Staff AnalysisApril 30, 2001
Item No.: 5
File No.: Z-7005
Owner: Joe and Janinne Girior
Address: 45 Edgehill Road
Description: Plot 45 and part of Plot 47,
Edgehill
Zoned: R-2
Variance equested: A variance is requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
to permit construction of a carport
addition with a reduced side yard
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Proper: Single family
Proposed Use of Property: Single family
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 45 Edgehill Road is
occupied by a two-story, brick and frame, single-family
residence. The house is in the process of being
substantially remodeled, including the addition of a porte-
cochere on the east side. All appropriate permits were
issued for the project, based on the house maintaining the
required 8 foot side yard setback on the east side. After
work had begun, the applicant realized the porte-cochere
needed to be wider to accommodate two vehicles. He is now
requesting a 4 -foot side yard setback.
April 30, 2001
Item No.: 5 (Cont.
The request does not seem unreasonable to staff. The
property is 206.3 feet in depth and the variance is
requested for only the depth of the proposed porte-cochere.
The remainder of the house exceeds all required setbacks.
The applicant has stated that the porte-cochere will have a
hip roof; pitching to the front, rear and side. It will be
open on the front and rear. The house on the lot adjacent
to the east appears to have a set back of 6'± from the
common property line. This provides a separation of 10'±
between structures. A brick wall is located on the property
line separating the two sites. Staff believes it is
appropriate to limit the size of the eave/overhang and to
require guttering to control water run-off.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback
variance subject to compliance with the following
conditions:
1. The eave/overhang on the east side of the addition is to
be limited to no more than 12 inches.
2. Guttering is to be installed on the east side of the
addition to prevent water runoff onto the adjacent
property.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(APRIL 30, 2001)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and offered a recommendation of approval
subject to compliance with the conditions noted 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.
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