HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7323 Staff AnalysisNovember 25, 2002
ITEM NO.: 12
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-7323
Eddie Miller
4609 Princeton Drive
Lot 110, Pine Forest Addition
R-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-156 and the
building line provisions of Section 31-12 to
allow a carport structure with a reduced
front yard setback and building separation,
and which crosses a platted building line.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comment.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-3 zoned property at 4609 Princeton Drive is occupied by a one-
story brick and frame single family residence. There is a one -car driveway
from Princeton Drive which serves as access to the property. A 9 -foot by
18 -foot metal carport structure covers a portion of the driveway.
The metal carport structure was placed on the property in 1995 by the
current property owner. The structure is located approximately 10 feet
back from the front property line and one (1) foot from the house. The
carport also crosses a 25 -foot front platted building line.
November 25, 2002
Item No.: 12 Cont.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. requires that accessory structures in R-3 zoning
be located at least 60 feet from the front property line. Section
36-156(a)(2)b. requires that accessory structures be separated from
principal structures by a minimum of six (6) feet. Additionally, Section 31-
12(c) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance requires that variances for
encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed and approved by
the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances
from these ordinance standards.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff's support is based
primarily on the fact that the carport structure has been in place for years,
with no complaints from neighbors. The City's enforcement staff observed
the carport during a neighborhood inspection. Therefore, staff feels that it
is reasonable to place the carport structure over the existing concrete
driveway. Although staff supports the variance requests, given the fact
that the carport structure is not on a permanent foundation, staff feels that
the variances should be approved for this property owner's use only.
Additionally, since the carport structure is temporary in nature, staff will
suggest that a one -lot replat to adjust the platted building line not be
required.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances for reduced front
yard setback, building separation and building line encroachment
associated with the accessory carport structure, subject to the following
conditions:
1. The variances be approved for the property owner, Eddie Miller, only.
2. If the property is sold, or Mr. Miller vacates the property, the carport
structure must be removed from the site or moved to meet the
minimum required setbacks.
3. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the north, east and
west sides.
4. Staff recommends that a one -lot replat not be done at this time.
Staff will inspect the property -'every five (5) years to verify the ownership
and occupancy of the property.
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November 25, 2002
No.: 12 (Cont.
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.
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