HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7274 Staff AnalysisAugust 26, 2002
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-7274
Steve and Heather Metzler
14909 Lamplight Way
Lot 9, Block 4, The Villages of Wellington
Addition
R-2
A variances 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 14909 Lamplight Way is occupied by a recently
constructed one-story brick single family residence. There is a driveway
from Lamplight Way which serves as access to the property. The
property slopes downward from the street to the south. A 12 foot by 14
foot deck was constructed on the rear (south side) of the single family
residence. The deck is covered and screened -in, and has a stairway on
the deck's south side.
The deck structure (including stairway) is located from 13.5 feet to 16 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 in R-2 zoning.
August 26, 2002
Item No.: 8 (Cont.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance
requirement.
Staff is supportive of the variance request. Staff feels that the requested
variance is reasonable, given the shape of the lot. The rear property line
is at an angle with, and not parallel to, the front property line. If the rear
property line was parallel to the front line (using the larger depth
measurement), the rear yard setback would be closer to meeting the
required 25 foot rear yard setback (18-20 feet). Staff feels that the deck
construction will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties. The
property immediately south of this lot is undeveloped and wooded.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance for a reduced rear
yard setback, subject to the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be obtained for the deck construction.
2. The deck stairway must remain uncovered and unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 26, 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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