HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7038 Staff AnalysisMay 21, 2001
Item No.: 12
File No.: Z-7038
Owner: E. Eugene Efird
Address: 2615 Flakewood Road
Description: Long Legal
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
and the building line provisions of
Section 31-12.
Justification: The applicant's explanation is
presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: 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 2615 Flakewood Road is
occupied by a one-story, brick and frame, single-family
residence. The owner is now remodeling the home. The
remodeling includes the removal of the existing carport,
construction of a substantial addition and construction of a
new carport onto the front of the house. All of the project
conforms to Code with the exception of the proposed new
carport. It is proposed to be built over a 30 foot building
line. The carport will result in a side yard setback of 3.5
feet and a front yard setback of 10 feet. The Code requires
side and front yard setbacks of 7 feet and 25 feet
respectively.
Staff feels the variance request is reasonable. Flakewood
Road virtually dead -ends at this lot. A creek and wooded
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Item No.: 12 (Cont.)
hillside are located just beyond the property. The property
has the feeling of being fairly isolated and the carport
would not have the appearance of being out of character with
other development in the area. The carport is set back 21+
feet from the curb of Flakewood, which is not a heavily
trafficked street. The carport is being built over an
existing concrete paved driveway. The reduction in side
yard setback would not appear to have a negative impact on
the adjacent property which has a driveway -side relationship
to this lot. The carport should remain open and unenclosed
to assure passage of air and light and to help mitigate the
impact of the reduced setback.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the
applicant will have to do a one -lot replat reflecting the
change in the building line. 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 setback and
building line variances subject to compliance with the
following conditions:
1. A one -lot replat reflecting the change in the building
line as approved by the Board.
2. The carport addition is to remain open and unenclosed
on all sides other than at the point it adjoins the
house.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MAY 21, 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.
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