HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7242 Staff AnalysisJune 24, 2002
ITEM NO.: 12
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-7242
Thomas and Beverly Reed
33 Montvale Drive
Lot 66, Pebble Beach Estates Subdivision
R-2
A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
deck addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 33 Montvale Drive contains a two-story, brick
single family residence. There is an existing deck (approximately 300
square feet) located on the rear (east side) of the structure. The deck has
a setback from the rear property line of 10 feet. Staff is unaware of any
previous approval being granted for the existing deck. The property
owner proposes to cover and enclose (screen -in) the existing deck
structure and add approximately 120 square feet of new deck on the
south side of the existing deck. The new deck addition will be unenclosed
and uncovered, and located 11.5 feet to 14 feet from the rear property
line. Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a
minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the property owner is
requesting a variance to allow the deck structures with a reduced rear
yard setback.
June 24, 2002
Item No.: 12 (C
Staff is supportive of the variance request. Staff feels that the request is
reasonable, based on the unusual configuration of the lot. The lot has a
25 foot front building line, but because of the narrowness of the front
portion of the lot, the house is set back 31 feet from the front property line.
If the front portion of the lot were wider and allowed the house to be pulled
up to the building line and more parallel with the front property line, the
rear yard setback would be close to the minimum requirement.
Additionally, staff feels that the deck addition will have no adverse impact
on adjacent properties. The property immediately east (rear) of the site is
undeveloped and wooded.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance
subject to the new deck addition remaining uncovered and unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 24, 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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