HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7206 Staff AnalysisApril 29, 2002
ITEM NO.:
File No.: Z-7206
Owner: David H. Pickering
Address: #8 Chenal Circle
Description: Lot 33, Block 1, Chenal Valley
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the building
line provisions of Section 31-12 to permit
construction of a single family residence
which crosses 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.
Vacant
Single Family Residence
The R-2 zoned lot at #8 Chenal Circle is undeveloped and contains a
number of small trees. The east 1/3 of the lot slopes downward to a creek
which runs along the east property line. There are existing single family
residences located to the east, west and south along Chenal Circle, with
the Chenal Valley golf course located to the north.
The applicant proposes to construct a new two-story single family
residence on the site which encroaches slightly over the front platted
building line within the west portion of the lot. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the encroachment.
The proposed residential structure will extend five (5) feet over the 35 foot
front (west) platted building line, resulting in a 30 foot setback from the
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Item No.: 9 (Cont.)
west property 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.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Approximately one-third of
this lot is unbuildable due to a creek and floodway/floodplain lying along
the east property line. The top of the slope is located 20 to 70 feet from
the east property line. In order to construct a single family residence
which will be compatible with the existing homes in the neighborhood, the
applicant feels that the encroachment is necessary. Additionally, the
City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front yard setback of only 25
feet in R-2 zoning. The proposed house will be located 30 feet back from
the west (front) property line. Staff feels that the proposed placement of.
the single family residence will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
homes.
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 building line variance subject
to completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
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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