HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7054 Staff AnalysisJune 25, 2001
Item No.: 13
File No.: Z-7054
Owner: David Adney
Address: 4100 Kenyon
Description: Lots D and E, replat of Lots 18-25,
Block 6, Hillcrest Addition.
Zoned: R-2
Variance Re ested: Variances are requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-254
and the building line provisions of
Section 31-12.
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 issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 4100 Kenyon Street is
currently occupied by a small, one-story, brick and frame,
single family residence. The applicant's ownership consists
of 2 contiguous lots, Lots "D" and "E". The two bedroom,
one bath home is located on Lot "D". The applicant proposes
to remodel the home, including converting the existing, one -
car carport into a bedroom and bath. Also included is a two
car garage addition onto the east side of the house. The
garage will extend onto Lot "E", making Lots "D" and "E" a
zoning lot as defined by the Code. The garage addition is
to line-up fairly closely with the front of the existing
house. Due to the angle of the house in relationship to the
property line, the garage addition will result in a front
June 25, 2001
Item No.: 13 {Cont.
yard setback`of 0 feet. The addition will be built across a
platted 10 foot building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Due to the
shape and terrain of the lot, there is limited buildable
area without either a variance or substantial, expansive
site work. The property drops -off fairly sharply from the
street down to the rear of the lot, making it more practical
to place any new construction closer to the front of the
lot. This property has 230± feet of frontage on the street.
The proposed garage addition represents a minor intrusion in
the overall width of the site. The property is located at
the convergence of Kenyon, Holly and Read Streets. The
property fronts onto Kenyon and Read. The garage addition
is located on the Read Street frontage. Read Street is a
narrow, chip -seal street that functions at a level
equivalent to an alley. Although a corner of the garage
addition extends to the property line, the structure is
located several feet, off of the pavement of Read Street.
This small, upper Hillcrest neighborhood is unique. The
area is characterized by homes built up and down the
hillsides with wide ranges of setbacks. The proposed garage
addition is not out of character with the neighborhood.
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 of the replat requires a revised Bill of
Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested building line and
setback 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. No portion of the proposed
overhangs, is permitted to
line into the right-of-way.
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addition, including eaves or
extend across the property
June 25, 2001
Item No.: 13 (Cont.
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 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 3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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