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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7137 Staff AnalysisJanuary 28, 2002 ITEM NO.: 8 File No.. Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: Justification: Present Use of Property: Z-7137 John P. and Stacy S. Fletcher 2604 N. Fillmore Lot 9 and the South 1-� of Lot 10, Block 23, Park View Addition R-2 A variance is requested from the area regulations of Section. 36-254 to permit a building addition with a reduced side yard setback. The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Single Family Residence Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residence STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 2604 N. Fillmore is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. The existing residential structure sits approximately 44 feet back from the front property line and conforms to all of the minimum required building setbacks, with the exception of the north side yard setback, which is nonconforming. The existing house is located 6'-4" from the north (side) property line. The City's Zoning Ordinance would require a minimum setback of 7'-6111 based on the 75 foot lot width. The property is located in an area of R-2 zoning, with all of the surrounding uses being single family residential. January 28, 2002 Item No.: 8 The applicant proposes to construct a room/garage addition to the north side of the existing single family structure. The proposed addition will maintain the 6'-4" setback from the north property line to the exterior wall, with the north wall of the building being extended from 22'-1" to 66'-311. As noted in the previous paragraph, the minimum side yard setback for this property is 7.5 feet (Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance). Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance for a reduced side yard setback for the proposed building addition. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff, feels that the proposed side yard setback variance is very minimal in nature, as the proposed setback is within five (5) inches of qualifying for an administrative staff approval. A number of the single family residences in this general area are located on 50 foot wide lots and have side yard setbacks which are five (5) feet or less. Therefore, the proposed 61-411 setback for this proposed building addition will not be out of character with the general area, or have a negative effect on the adjacent properties. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback variance, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 28, 2002) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval. The applicant offered no additional comments. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by staff by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. 2