HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7292 Staff AnalysisSeptember 30, 2002
ITEM NO.: 15
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-7292
Charles Etta Bolden
2111 Vancouver Drive
Lot 2, Block 3, Phase I, Parkwood Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the building
line provisions of Section 31-12 and the
area provisions of Section 36-156 to allow a
carport structure which crosses on platted
building line and has a reduced front yard
setback and building separation.
Justification:
Present Use of Property
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPOR
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 2111 Vancouver Drive is occupied by a one-
story brick single family residence. There is an existing two -car driveway
from Vancouver Drive. The applicant requests to place an 18 foot by 20
foot detached metal carport structure over a portion of the driveway. The
proposed structure will be separated from the residence by 2.5 feet, with a
setbacks of 4.5 feet from the front property line and 15.5 feet from the
street curb. There is a 25 foot platted front building line along the west
(Vancouver Drive) property line. The applicant is requesting three (3)
variances for the proposed carport structure.
September 30, 2002
Item No.: 15 (Cont.
The first variance is from Section 31-12(c) of the City's Subdivision
Ordinance. This section requires that any encroachments over platted
building lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. The
entire proposed carport structure is located across the front platted
building line.
The second variance is from Section 36-156(a)(2)b. of the City's Zoning
Ordinance. This section requires that an accessory structure be
separated from a principal structure by at least six (6) feet. As noted
previously, the proposed carport structure will be located approximately
2.5 feet from the principal structure.
The final variance is from Section 36-156(a)(2)c. This section states that
accessory buildings must be located at least 60 feet back from a front
property line. The proposed carport structure is located 4.5 feet from the
front (west) property line.
Staff does not support the requested variances. Although the carport
structure will be unenclosed, staff does not feel that the applicant has
provided justification to support the requested variances. To staff's
knowledge, none of the other single family residences fronting on .
Vancouver Drive have carport structures which extend into the required
front yard.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff does not support the requested variances
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 30, 2002)
Charles Etta Bolden was present, representing the application. There were no
objectors present.
Staff briefly described the proposed variances associated with this application.
Ms. Bolden explained the proposed carport structure.
Vice -Chairman Gray asked Ms. Bolden if she had checked with the carport
manufacturer about a smaller (less deep) structure. Ms. Bolden stated that she
had, and the structure could be 17 feet deep.
Scott Richburg asked if there was a medical condition that the carport would
help. Ms. Bolden stated that there was not. She explained that the carport
would be to shade her car and the west side of her house.
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September 30, 2002
Item No.: 15 (Cont.)
Chairman Ruck stated that awnings could be put on the house to aid in shading.
Ms. Bolden stated that the carport structure was needed to shade the car as well
as the house and explained.
There was a motion to approve the variances, as filed. The motion failed by a
vote of 0 ayes, 4 nays and 1 absent. The application was denied.
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