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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7293 Staff AnalysisSeptember 30, 2002 ITEM NO.: 16 File No.: Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: Justification: Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property STAFF REPORT /0 Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: Z-7293 James and Josephine Osborne 35 Beverly Place Lot 14, Beverly Place Addition M. A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a building addition with a reduced side yard setback. The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Single Family Residential Single Family Residential The R-2 zoned property at 35 Beverly Place is occupied by a two-story brick single family residence. There is a frame carport structure approximately 16 feet from the northeast corner of the residence. The carport structure is located 2.7 feet from the north (side) property line. There is a concrete driveway from Beverly Place which serves as access to the property. The applicant proposes to construct a building addition to the east end of the residence, which will incorporate a new 22 foot by 21 foot carport connected to a new mudroom, master bedroom and bath. The new addition will be 1 '/2 stories with an eave height of 14 feet. There will be a game room and study built into the roof with dormers on a second story. The new carport and covered walkway will be located 1.5 feet from the September 30, 2002 Item No.: 16 (Cont.) north (side) property line (to nearest edge of structure). The new carport and covered walkway will be unenclosed. The new carport structure will be constructed of wood or permacast columns, and will incorporate the, architectural style of the existing residential structure and other surrounding structures. Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side yard setback of seven (7) feet for this 70 foot wide lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the building addition with a reduced (1.5 foot) side yard setback. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The portion of the building addition located within 1.5 feet of the north property line represents only 36 feet of the 147 foot overall lot depth. The proposed new carport and covered walkway should have no greater impact on the adjacent property than does the existing carport structure. The proposed building addition will not be out of character with other residential structures in the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. The carport /covered walkway portion of the overall building addition must remain unenclosed on the north, east and west sides. 2. Guttering must be installed on the building addition to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the north. 3. No portion of the structure is to be located closer than 1.5 feet to the north property line. 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. iA