HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7148 Staff AnalysisFebruary 25, 2002
ITEM NO.: 3
File No..
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-7148
Mack Blann
12116 Pleasant Tree Drive
Lot 13, Rainwood Second Addition
R-2
Variances are requested from
the easement provisions of
Section 36-11 and the area
provisions of Section 36-156 to
allow an accessory building
which extends into a utility
easement, with a reduced rear
yard setback.
The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 12116 Pleasant Tree Drive is
occupied by a newly constructed one-story, brick single
family residence and a 10 foot by 12 foot accessory
building, which is located near the northeast corner of
the property. The house which previously occupied the
site burned and was torn down. The accessory building
which exists on the site currently was on the property
with the previous residence and was located next to the
northeast corner of the house, with little or no
separation.
February 25, 2002
Item No.: 3
When construction began on the new residential
structure, the accessory building was moved closer to
the rear property line. The accessory building is
located approximately two (2) feet from the rear
(north) property line and extends three (3) feet into
the five (5) foot wide utility easement which runs
along the rear property line. The accessory structure
is separated from the principal structure by six (6)
feet.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from
the easement provisions of Section 36-11 and the area
provision of Section 36-156. Section 36-11(f) states,
that no building or structures be constructed on, over
or into any easement. The applicant has provided staff
with approvals from all of the public utility
companies, allowing the proposed easement encroachment.
Section 36-156(a)(2)f. requires that accessory
buildings be located at least three (3) feet back from
a rear property line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances, as they
are very minor in nature. Given the fact that this
corner lot has a 25 foot platted building line along
each street frontage, the resulting rear yard is
relatively small. It would be impossible to locate a
10 foot wide accessory building in this rear yard and
comply with all of the ordinance requirements. There
will be adequate separation of the accessory structure
from the single family residence. Staff does not
believe that the requested variances will have a
negative impact on the adjacent properties on the
general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested easement
encroachment and rear yard setback variances, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(FEBRUARY 25, 2002)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
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February 25, 2002
Item No.: 3
The applicant offered no additional continents.
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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