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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7052 Staff AnalysisJune 25, 2001 Item No.: 11 File No. Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: Justification: Present Use of Proper Proposed Use of Property: Staff Re ort: A. Public Works Issues: No issues. B. Staff Analysis: Z-7052 James Built Homes, Inc. #7 Parliament Place Lot 3, Block 5, The Villages of Wellington R-2 A variance is requested from the area regulations of Section 36-254 to permit a deck addition with a reduced rear yard setback. The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Single Family, under construction Single Family A new, single-family residence is currently being built on the R-2 zoned lot located at #7 Parliament Place. The lot slopes down from the street toward the rear property line. The house has the appearance of one story from the front, but is taller when viewed from the rear. The builder has constructed a deck onto the rear of the house, at the main level, to provide egress from the rear of the house. The deck has a rear yard setback of 18 feet. The code requires a rear yard setback of 25 feet for this lot. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The variance is for only the 16 foot width of the deck, a small percentage of the overall 151+ foot width of the rear of this lot. The property backs up to and overlooks a church. June 25, 2001 Item No.: 11 (Cont.) C. The church parking lot is most directly adjacent to this property. Allowing the reduced setback for the deck should have no effect on the adjacent property. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance subject to the deck remaining uncovered and unenclosed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 25, 2001) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to the deck remaining uncovered and unenclosed. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent. 2