HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7290-A Staff AnalysisMAY 18, 2015
ITEM NO-_ 1
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
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 -7290-A
Kenneth Trantham
Jeremiah Russell
4421 N. Lookout
Lot 6, Block 12, Hillcrest Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow a second floor addition with a reduced rear setback.
The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property located at 4421 N. Lookout is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. The property is located at the southeast corner of
N. Lookout and Ash Street. A paved alley is located along the rear (south)
property line. The alley serves as access to a one -car garage at the southeast
corner of the house. The overall lot slopes downward from back to front (south to
north). The existing house is located 8.5 feet to 27.5 feet back from the front
(north) property line, 8.5 feet to 17.5 feet back from the rear (south) property line
and eight (8) feet from the east side property line.
The applicant proposes to construct a second story above the east portion of the
existing house as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed second level will
be 421 square feet in area, and maintain the same front, rear and east side
setbacks as the existing residence. A second level balcony will also be
constructed on front of the addition. The balcony will be 4.5 feet by 10.25 feet in
area, and will be located 17.5 feet to 23.5 feet back from the front (north) property
line and nine (9) feet from the east side property line. The balcony will be
uncovered and unenclosed.
MAY 18, 2015
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the second floor addition to maintain the existing rear setback of
15.5 feet to 17.5 feet. All other setbacks for the proposed second floor addition will
conform to ordinance standards.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance for the second floor
addition. Staff views the request as reasonable. With the exception of the small
balcony area, the second floor addition will not extend beyond the footprint of the
existing home. This existing platted lot is relatively small at approximately 4,800
square feet and has an irregular lot shape, with the front property line angling
inward toward the center of the lot. Staff feels that adding area as a second level
is an appropriate option for this lot. Staff believes the proposed second floor
addition with reduced rear setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
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Jeremiah Russell was present, representing the application. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. The Board received one (1) card on
this item, but the person present who submitted the card stated that they put the wrong
item number down, and were there on another issue.
There was a motion to approve the application, as recommended by staff. The motion
passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved.