HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7249 Staff AnalysisJuly 29, 2002
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-7249
Owner: O. C. McMahon
Address: 1600 S. Pierce Street
Description: Lot 1, Block 6, Cherry and Cox Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-156 to allow a
carport structure with a reduced side yard
setback and separation from the principal
structure.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 1600 S. Pierce Street is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. There is an existing driveway from
West 16th Street, with an 18 foot by 20 foot metal carport structure over a
concrete parking pad. The property owner recently received a Courtesy
Notice from the City's Zoning Enforcement staff based on the fact that the
carport structure does not comply with the minimum street side yard
setback or the minimum separation from the principal structure.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
street side yard setback of 15 feet for accessory buildings. Also, Section
36-156(a)(2)b. requires that accessory buildings be separated from
principal structures by a minimum of six (6) feet. The existing carport
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structure is located on the north property line, with no street side yard
setback. The structure is also located three (3) to four (4) feet from the
northwest corner of the principal residential structure. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting variances from these standards.
Staff supports the requested variances. Staff's support is based primarily
on the fact that the carport structure is needed for a disabled resident.
Therefore, staff feels that it is reasonable to place the carport structure
over the existing concrete parking pad. Although staff supports the
variance requests, given the fact that the carport structure 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 street
side yard setback and building separation associated with the accessory
carport structure, subject to the following conditions:
1. The variances be approved for the property owners, Mr. and Mrs.
O. C. McMahon, only.
2. If the property is sold, or Mr. and Mrs. McMahon vacate the
property, the carport structure must be removed from the site or
moved to meet the minimum required setbacks.
Staff will inspect the property every five (5) years to verify the ownership
and occupancy of the property.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 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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