HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7139 Staff AnalysisJanuary 28, 2002
ITEM NO.: 10
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Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Z-7139
Bosley Construction, Inc.
4301 Oaks Bluff Drive
Lot 1, Oaks Bluff Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from
the area provisions of Section
36-254 and the building line
provisions of Section 31-12 to
permit a covered porch addition
which extends over a front
platted building line.
The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Construction of a new single
family residence
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residence
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
A new single family residence is being constructed on
the property at 4301 Oaks Bluff Drive. The new single
family structure is located 26 feet back from the front
property line. Several other homes have recently been
constructed on the lots to the north along the east
side of Oaks Bluff Drive. There are also single family
residences located across Oaks Bluff Drive to the west.
The applicant is requesting a variance to allow the
construction of a 4 foot by 6 foot covered porch on the
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front of the residential structure, extending three (3)
feet over the 25 foot front platted building line.
Section 31-12(c) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance
requires that variances for encroachments over platted
building setback lines be reviewed by the Board of
Adjustment. Additionally, Section 36-254(d)(1) of the
City's Zoning Ordinance requires that a front yard
setback in R-2 zoning be a minimum of 25 feet.
Staff is supportive of the building line variance. The
very wide utility and drainage easement along the
property's east boundary contains a drainage ditch and
vastly reduces the buildable area of this lot. The
construction of the covered porch would result in a 22
foot setback from the west property line and a 33 foot
setback from the curb line of Oaks Bluff Drive. Staff
does not believe that the building line encroachment
will have an adverse impact on the adjacent property or
general area, as the encroachment is very minimal and
on the street side of the property.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the
applicant will have to complete a one -lot replat
reflecting the change in the front platted building
line for the proposed house. 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 building
line variance 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 covered porch must remain unenclosed beyond
the platted building line.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JANUARY 28, 2002)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
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January 28, 2002
Item No.: 10
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.
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