HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7277 Staff AnalysisAugust 26, 2002
ITEM NO.: 11
File No.: Z-7277
Owner: Pam Griffey
Address: 7401 Amherst Drive
Description: South side of Amherst Drive, east of
Mississippi Avenue
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
carport addition with a reduced front yard
setback.
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 Analvsis:
The R-2 zoned property at 7401 Amherst Drive is occupied by a one-story
brick single family residence. There is a two -car driveway from Amherst
Drive which serves as access to the property. The applicant proposes to,
construct a 20 foot by 23 foot carport addition to the northwest corner of
the single family residence. The carport addition will be located
approximately 20 feet back from the front (north) property line. Section
36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front yard
setback of 25 feet in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow a reduced front yard setback for the proposed carport
addition.
August 26, 2002
Item No.: 11
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the
requested variance is very minor in nature. The requested 20 foot front
yard setback represents a 20 percent reduction in the required front yard
setback. Staff could administratively approve a 10 percent reduction.
Therefore, the applicant is only requesting an additional 2.5 feet of
reduced setback. Staff feels that the proposed carport structure will have
no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance for a reduced front
yard setback, subject to the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be obtained.
2. The carport structure is to remain unenclosed on the north, east and
west sides.
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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