HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7285 Staff AnalysisSeptember 30, 2002
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-7285
Sandy R. Sanders
707 Parkway Place Drive
Lot 2, Block 6, Cedar Ridge Subdivision
1W
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the building
line provisions of Section 31-12 and the
area provisions of Section 36-254 to permit
a deck addition which crosses a platted
building line, with a reduced front yard
setback.
Justification:
Present Use of Property
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 707 Parkway Place Drive is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. An existing two -car driveway from
Parkway Place Drive serves as access to the property. The property
slopes upward from Parkway Place Drive to the east.
The property owner recently constructed a new deck structure on the front
(west side) of the single family residence. The deck structure extends
from the front of the residential structure, across a platted 25 foot building
line, to within 13.5 feet of the front property line. The owner is requesting
variances to allow a reduced front yard setback and an encroachment
over the platted front building line.
September 30, 2002
Item Na.: 8 Cant.
Section 31-12 of the City's -Subdivision Ordinance requires that _
encroachments over platted building lines be reviewed and approved by
the Board of Adjustment. Section 36-254(d)(1) of the Zoning Ordinance
requires a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet. As noted previously,
the new deck structure is located 13.5 feet back from the front (west)
property line.
Staff is supportive of the variance requests. Staff feels that the requested
variances are relatively minor in nature. A majority of the main deck
structure is located behind the 25 foot platted building line, with a smaller
portion of the main deck structure and the deck's landing and stairs being
between the building line and the front property line. Staff feels that if the
deck structure remains uncovered and unenclosed, it will continue to be
unobtrusive, and have no adverse impact on 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 deck. 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 deck structure is to remain uncovered and unenclosed.
3. A building permit must be obtained for the deck construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 30, 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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