HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7286 Staff AnalysisSeptember 30, 2002
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned
Z-7286
Thomas and Elizabeth Small
4701 Hillcrest Avenue
Lots 1 and 2, Block 62, Pulaski Heights
Addition
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Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Sections 36-156 to allow the
construction of an accessory building with a
reduced street side 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 4701 Hillcrest Avenue is occupied by a 2 Y2
story rock and stucco single family residence. There is a driveway from
Hillcrest Avenue which serves as access to the property. There is also a
paved alley along the west property line.
The applicant proposes to construct an 816 square foot garage/storage
building near the northwest corner of the property. The northeast corner
of the garage structure will be located two (2) feet from the north (Hillcrest
Avenue) street side property line. The new structure will be located one
(1) foot from the west (alley) property line. The applicant is proposing a
new circular driveway from Hillcrest Avenue. The applicant is also
proposing to relocate the wood privacy fence and gates (northwest portion
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of the property), which are located within the Hillcrest Avenue right-of-way,
to the north property line.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that
accessory buildings be located at Least 15 feet back from street side
property lines. As noted earlier, the proposed garage/storage structure
will be located two (2) feet back from the north street side property line, as
measured from the northeast corner of the proposed structure. Therefore,
the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Given the irregular shape of
the lot, staff feels that the requested variance is reasonable. The
proposed accessory structure will have a two (2) foot setback from the
street side property line at the structure's northeast corner, with the
setback increasing as the structure runs to the west. The proposed
accessory building will not be out of character with other structures in this
area, and should have no adverse impact on adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested street side yard setback
variance, subject to the garage door being located on the east side of the
structure, with no loading/access directly from Hillcrest Avenue (no garage
door on the north side of the structure).
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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