HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7252 Staff AnalysisJuly 29, 2002
File No.: Z-7252
Owner: Donald and Patricia Jefferson
Address: 10100 West 36th Street
Description: Lot 222, Kensington Place Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 and the
building line provisions of Section 31-12 to
allow for the construction of steps with a
reduced front setback and which cross a
front platted building line.
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-2 zoned property at 10100 West 36th Street is occupied by a newly
constructed two-story brick single family residence. There is a driveway.
from West 36th Street which serves as access to the property. After
construction of the residence, the property owner realized that the steps
leading to the front door of the structure would cross the 25 foot front
platted building line by approximately 2.5 to 3 feet. The resulting front
yard setback would be 22 to 22.5 feet.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
front yard setback of 25 feet. Section 31-12(c) of the City's Subdivision
Ordinance requires that encroachments over platted building lines be
July 29, 2002
Item No.: 9 (Cont.
reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting variances to allow for the construction of the front
steps.
Staff supports the requested variances. The encroachment of the front
steps over the 25 foot platted building line is very minor in nature. It
appears that (as per the survey) only the two (2) lower steps will cross the
platted building line. Staff feels that approval of these variances will have
no negative impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
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 variances, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front
platted building line as approved by the Board.
2. The portion of the front steps which extend over the platted building
line must remain unenclosed and uncovered.
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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