HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7222 Staff AnalysisMay 20, 2002
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.:
Z-7222
Owner:
Dr. David Rozas
Address:
4305 "1" Street
Description:
The east 93.3 feet of Lots 1 and 2,
Block 17, Pulaski Heights Addition
Zoned-
R-5
Variance Requested:
A variance is requested from the fence
provisions of Section 36-516 to allow a
retaining wall/fence that exceeds the
maximum height allowed, and a variance is
requested from the area provisions of
Section 36-156 to permit an accessory
building (greenhouse) with a reduced side
yard setback.
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 Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-5 zoned property at 4305 "1" Street contains a one-story stucco and
frame single family residence within the west one-half of the site. The
property slopes downward from the residential structure to Walnut Street
and also downward from "I" Street to the south property line. The
southeast corner of the property is approximately 8 feet lower than the
northwest corner. The east one-half of the property is vacant and is
currently being leveled and landscaped. A retaining wall was recently
constructed along the east (Walnut Street) property line. The wall is
May 20, 2002
Item No.: 9 (Cont.
approximately four (4) feet high. at its south end, and decreases in height,
returning to grade, as it runs to the north. Previously a one-story single
family residence and accessory building existed within the east one-half of
this property. Because of their condition, these structures were recently
removed.
In addition to the landscape requirements, the applicant proposes to
construct a four (4) foot high privacy fence on top of the newly constructed
retaining wall, and a six (6) foot high privacy fence running south from the
retaining wall/fence to the southeast corner of the property, then west
along the south property line to an existing fence. There will be gates at
the southeast corner of the property, leading to a small area where a RV
will be parked. The applicant also proposes to construct a 10 foot by 18
foot greenhouse structure near the southeast corner of the property. The
greenhouse will be set back from the east property line seven (7) feet.
Section 36-516(e)(1) allows a maximum height of four (4) feet for fences
and walls constructed between a building setback line and a street right-
of-way. The minimum side yard required for this property is five (5) feet.
Also, Section 36-156 requires a minimum street side yard setback for
accessory buildings of 15 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting two
(2) variances with the proposed development of this property. The first is
a variance to allow the fence/wall located between the required five (5)
foot side yard setback and the Walnut Street property line to exceed a
height of four (4) feet. The second variance is for a reduced side yard
setback for the proposed greenhouse structure.
Staff supports the variance requests. Staff feels that the variances are
very minor in nature. The proposed fence/wall will be eight (8) feet high at
one (1) point near the southeast corner of the property, sloping to a height
of four (4) feet at the site's northeast corner. The proposed greenhouse
structure will have a seven (7) foot setback from the east (Walnut Street)
property line. The previous accessory structure, which was located in
approximately this same spot, had a five (5) foot setback from the east
property line. Staff views the variance requests as reasonable and feels
that they will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, as filed.
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May 20, 2002
Item No.: 9 (Cont) _
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 20, 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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