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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7316 Staff AnalysisNovember 25, 2002 ITEM NO.- 5 File No.: Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Z-7316 Rector Phillips Morse .j 17 Chalamont Way Lot 35, Block 73, Chalamont Place Addition R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a single family residence with a reduced rear yard setback. Justification: Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Single family residence (under construction) Single family residential The R-2 zoned property at 17 Chalamont Way is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence which is under construction, and nearing completion. A two -car driveway from Chalamont Way will serve as access. The applicant notes that an error occurred in the initial layout of the single family residence. As a result, the structure extends approximately seven (7) feet into the required rear yard setback, at the structure's southeast corner. Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet. The southeast corner of the structure is located approximately 18 feet from the rear property line, with the November 25, 2002 item No.: 5 (Cont. southwest corner being set back 24.3 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement. Staff is supportive of the variance request. Staff feels that it was an honest mistake that was made in the initial layout of the single family residence which caused it to be located too close to the rear property line. The survey which was used to obtain the building permit showed a rear yard setback of approximately 26 feet at the structure's southeast corner. Staff feels that the reduced rear yard setback will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 25,2002) 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. K