HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7308 Staff AnalysisOctober 28, 2002
ITEM NO.- 10
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description,
Zoned:
Variance Requeste&
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-7308
Charles and Caroline Bell
5324 Sherwood Road
Lot 168, Prospect Terrace No. 2
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A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
room 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 5324 Sherwood Road is occupied by a two-
story brick and stucco single family residence. Access to the property is
gained by way of a concrete driveway from Sherwood Road. The
applicant is proposing to construct an 18 foot by 29 foot building addition
to the rear of the existing single family structure. The addition will be two-
story construction, with a den on the ground floor and a master bedroom
upstairs.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
side yard setback of five (5) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. The proposed
building addition will have a 1.7 foot setback from the west side property
line, which would be a continuation of the side yard setback of the existing
residence. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance for the
October 28, 2002
Item No., 10 (Cont.
reduced side yard setback. The applicant is requesting the 1.7 foot side
yard setback in order to maintain the existing side yard setback and
maximize the remaining rear yard area.
Staff is not supportive of the reduced side yard setback variance, as
requested. Although the existing residence has a 1.7 foot side yard
setback, staff feels that a three (3) foot setback would be more
appropriate and rea ' sonable, as required for accessory buildings. Staff
feels that there is ample space in the rear yard to provide a three (3) foot
side yard setback and not adversely impact the remaining rear yard area
Staff would possibly have a different opinion of the request, if the
applicant could show structural reasons why the addition must be
constructed as requested and shown on the attached site plan.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the side yard setback variance, as requested.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (OCTOBER 28, 2002)
Charles Bell was present, representing the application. Staff noted that Mr. Bell
wished to amend the application. Mr. Bell stated that the application would be
amended to increase the proposed side yard setback (west side) from 1.7 feet to
3 feet, as suggested by staff. Staff supported the amended application.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved, as amended, with a
vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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