HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7228 Staff AnalysisMay 20, 2002
ITEM NO.: 15
File No.: Z-7228
Owner: Dianna Hillery
Address: 4004 Stannus Street
Description: Southwest corner of West 40th and
Stannus Streets
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provision of Section 36-156 to allow an
accessory structure (carport) with a
reduced front yard setback and a reduced
separation from the principle structure.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Anal sis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-3 zoned property at 4004 Stannus Street contains a one-story brick
single family residence. There is a two -car driveway from Stannus Street
which serves this property. A new metal carport structure (20 feet by 20
feet) was recently constructed over the existing driveway. The carport
structure is located approximately three (3) feet from the front (east)
property line and separated by approximately three (3) feet from the
residence. Section 36-156 of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that
accessory buildings in residential zones be located at least 60 feet back
from the front property line and three (3) feet from side or rear property
lines. Additionally, the structure must be located at least six (6) feet from
the principal structure and 15 feet from a street side property line.
May 20, 2002
Item No.: 15 (Cont.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the carport
structure to have a reduced front setback and a reduced separation from
the principal structure.
Staff supports the requested variances. Staff's support is based primarily
on the fact that the carport structure cannot be placed anywhere on the
site and comply with the front yard setback requirement. Staff feels that it
is reasonable to place the carport structure over the existing driveway.
Even though a greater front yard setback could be provided if the
structure were placed in the yard area south of the residential structure,
this would require a new curb cut and a new driveway to be constructed.
Although staff supports the variance requests, based on the fact that the
carport is not on a permanent foundation, staff feels that the variances
should be approved for this property owner's use only.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances for reduced front
yard setback and building separation associated with the accessory
carport structure, subject to the following conditions:
1. The variances be approved for the property owner, Dianna Hillery,
only.
2. If the property is sold, or Ms. Hillery vacates the property, the
carport structure must be removed from the site.
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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