HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7073 Staff AnalysisAugust 27, 2001
Item No.: 2
File No.
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Propert :
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues
Z-7073
Roy Louden
31 Dartmouth Dr.
Lots 118-119, Kensington
R-2
A variance is requested from the
easement provisions of Section
u
36-11 to permit construction of a
garage addition over an easement.
The applicant owns the two adjacent
lots which are separated by the 5
foot easement. All utility
companies have approved the
construction over the easement.
Single Family
Single Family
Driveways shall conform to Section 31-210 or Ordinance No.
18,031.
B. Staff Analvsis:
The R-2 zoned property at 31 Dartmouth Drive is occupied by
a one-story, brick and frame, single family residence. The
applicant's ownership consists of two lots; Lots 118 and
119. His home is located on Lot 119. Lot 118 is vacant.
The applicant proposes to construct a garage addition onto
the side of the house; extending over the lot line, onto Lot
118. This is permitted since the two lots will then be
considered a "zoning lot." There is, however, a 5 foot
easement along the common lot line between Lots 118 and 119.
August 27, 2001
Item No.: 2 (Cont.)
Section 36-11 of the Code prohibits construction on, over or
in an easement.
Staff is supportive of the variance request to allow the
garage addition to be built over the easement. The garage
addition meets or exceeds all required zoning setbacks and
does not extend beyond the platted building line on the
front. All utility companies and the Public Works
Department have approved the proposal. These are the only
entities with rights to the easement.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance subject
to compliance with Public Works Comments including any
variance or waiver as may be granted by the Director of
Public Works or the Board of Directors.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(AUGUST 27, 2001)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as
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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