HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7151 Staff AnalysisMarch 25, 2002
ITEM NO.: 8
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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-7151
Christine R. Hale
26 Windsor Drive
Lot 526, Meadowcliff Addition
R-2
Variances are requested from the
area regulations of Section 36-
254 and the building line
provisions of Section 31-12 to
allow a porch addition with a
reduced front yard setback and
which crosses a platted building
line. .
The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 26 Windsor Drive is occupied
by a one-story frame single family residence. The
property is located on the southwest corner of Windsor
Drive and Southmont Drive. There is an existing single
car driveway from Windsor Drive. The applicant is
proposing to make several building additions to the
existing structure, one (1) of which requires a
variance.
March 25, 2002
Item No.: 8
There was an existing uncovered porch structure on the
east side of the residence which was recently removed
in order to replace the property's sewer line. This
porch structure crossed the 25 foot front platted
building line by several feet, as the front of the
house was originally constructed to within 1.5 feet of
the building line. The applicant is requesting
variances to rebuild the front porch (unenclosed), with
a hip roof structure over it. The porch will be 6 feet
by 12 feet and extend over the platted 25 foot building
line by 4.5 feet (corner of porch). The roof overhang
will extend 6 feet over the 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. Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning
Ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 25 feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff
feels that the encroachment over the platted building
line is very minor and that it will not have an adverse
impact on the adjacent properties. The construction of
the covered porch will result in a 19 foot setback (to
roof overhang) from the east property line.
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 porch. 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.
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March 25, 2002
Item No.: 8
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MARCH 25, 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.
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