HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7291 Staff AnalysisSeptember 30, 2002
ITEM NO.: 14
File No.: Z-7291
Owner: Richard and Mitzi Bonner
Address: 466 Midland Street
Description: Lot 4, Block 12, Midland Hills Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-255 to permit a
building addition with a reduced rear 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 Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 466 Midland Street is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single family residence. The residence is located 43 feet
back from the front property line. There is a paved alley along the south
property line. The property slopes downward from the alley to Midland
Street.
The applicants propose to construct a 600 square foot building addition at
the southeast corner of the single family structure. The addition will
include a master bedroom and bath. The addition will be located 7.5 feet
from the east (side) property line -and 11 feet from the south (rear)
property line. Section 36-255(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance
requires a minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant
is requesting a variance from this requirement.
September 30, 2002
Item No.: 14
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the variance
request as relatively minor. As noted earlier, the single family structure is
located 43 feet back from the front property line. A minimum 25 foot front
yard setback is required in R-3 zoning. If.the residential structure were
pulled up to the 25 foot front setback line, the rear yard setback would not
be an issue. Additionally, Midland Street has a very wide right-of-way (76
feet) which adds to the appearance of the house being a large distance
(69 feet) from the street curbline. Staff feels that the proposed rear yard
setback will have no adverse"impact, nor be out of character with single
family properties in this general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance,
as filed.
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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