HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7254 Staff AnalysisJuly 29, 2002
ITEM NO.: 10
File No.: Z-7254
Owner: Lionel P. Jenkins
Address: 1.810 S. Franklin Street
Description: Lot 18, Block 2, H. F. Buhler's 10th Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-156 and the
building line provisions of Section 31-12 to
allow a carport structure which does not
meet the minimum required front and side
yard setbacks, and which extends over a
front platted building line.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
Public Works recommends denial. The carport structure encroaches on a
public storm sewer easement.
B. Staff Analysis.-
The
nalysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 1810 S. Franklin Street is occupied by a one-
story brick and frame single family residence. There is an existing
driveway from Franklin Street, with an 18 foot by 20 -foot metal carport
structure over a concrete parking pad. The carport structure is located
approximately 1.5 feet from the front property line and extends over the
side (north) property line by 7.5 feet, into a 10 -foot storm drainage
easement. The carport structure is also located across a 25 -foot front
platted building line.
July 29, 2002
Item No.: 10 (C
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
front setback of 60 feet for accessory buildings. Additionally, Section 36-
156(a)(2)f. requires a minimum side yard setback of three (3) feet.
Section 31-12(c) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance requires that the
Board of Adjustment review and approve encroachments over platted
building lines. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these
standards to allow for placement of the metal carport structure.
Staff does not support the requested variances. Although staff has no
real problem with a carport structure being located in the front yard of this
property, staff cannot support the structure extending over the side (north)
property line and into a 10 -foot platted storm drainage easement, which
contains an existing storm drainage structure. If the Board decides to
support this application, or some variation thereof, the applicant will have
to complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front building line
for the carport structure.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the requested variances.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 29, 2002)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item noting that the property owner had revised the application, moving the
carport structure out of the drainage easement which runs along the north side of
the property. Staff recommended approval of the revised application for reduced
front and side yard setbacks and a building line variance associated with the
accessory carport structure, subject to the following conditions:
1. The variances be approved for the property owner, Lionel P. Jenkins, only.
2. If the property is sold, or Lionel Jenkins vacates the property, the carport
structure must be removed from the site or moved to meet the minimum
required setbacks.
3. Based on the fact that the carport structure is temporary and not on a
permanent foundation, staff recommends that a one -lot replat, to move the
platted building line, not be required.
Staff will inspect the property every five (5) years to verify the ownership and
occupancy of the property.
K
July 29, 2002
Item No.: 10 (Cont.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved, as revised and
recommended by staff, by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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