HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7204 Staff AnalysisApril 29, 2002
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-7204
Owner: Hardin Design and Construction
Address: 5117 Edgewood Drive
Description- Lot 58 and the West'/ of Lot 59, Prospect
Terrace Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the
easement provisions of Section 36-11 and
the building line provisions of Section 31-12
to permit building additions which encroach
over an easement and a platted building
line.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis'
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residence
Single Family Residence
The R-2 zoned property at 5117 Edgewood Drive is occupied by a two-
story brick and frame single family residence, with a single car driveway
from Edgewood Road. There is an existing uncovered front porch on the
structure which extends approximately two (2) feet over the front 30 foot
platted building line, at the porch's northeast corner. The site is located in
the Prospect Terrace Addition, with all surrounding properties containing
single family homes.
The applicant proposes to make two (2) additions to the existing
residential structure. First, the applicant proposes to construct a roof over
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the existing porch on the front of the house. The proposed roof structure
would also slightly encroach over the 30 foot front platted building line by
two (2) feet at the northeast corner of the porch. Therefore, the applicant
is requesting a variance to allow this encroachment. 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. The resulting front yard setback would be 28 feet.
The applicant also proposes to construct a 690 square foot covered
carport and covered walkway along the east side of the existing house.
The proposed carport and covered walkway will be attached to the
existing residential structure. This proposed addition complies with all of
the minimum setback requirements for R-2 zoning however, it crosses a
platted easement which runs north/south along an old lot line. Therefore,
the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the easement
encroachment. Section 36-11(f) of the City's Zoning Ordinance states
that no building or structure be constructed over or into an easement. The
applicant has presented staff with letters from all of the utility companies
approving of the proposed covered carport/walkway addition.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. The proposed covered
front porch encroachment over the platted building line is very minor in
nature. The resulting setback from the front property line will be 28 feet.
The ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 25 feet in R-2 zoning.
As noted previously, the proposed covered carport/walkway addition
complies with the minimum setback requirements for R-2 zoning, and the
applicant has approval from all of the utility companies for the
construction. Therefore, staff has no issues with this addition.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to
complete a one -lot replat reflecting_the_change in the front 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 variances subject to
completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
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Item No.: 7 (Cont.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 29, 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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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