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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7329 Staff AnalysisDecember 23, 2002 ITEM NO.: 2 File No.: Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested: Justification: Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis: Z-7329 Dennis Properties #9 Raleigh Lane Lot 28, Southern Hills Subdivision R-2 A variance is requested from the building line provisions of Section 31-12. The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Single family residential Single family residential The property at #9 Raleigh Lane is occupied by a recently constructed one-story frame single family residence. There is a two -car driveway from Raleigh Lane which serves as access. The original survey for this property which was done in May 2000 and used for the construction of the single family residence, showed a 50 foot front platted building line. The single family structure was constructed with a 50 foot front yard setback. After construction, the property owners obtained an as -built survey (from a different surveyor) during the financing process, which showed a corrected 60 foot front building line. This resulted in the structure being constructed approximately 10 feet over the platted building line. Section 31-12(c) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance requires that any encroachment over a platted building line be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the encroachment. December 23, 2002 Item No.: 2 (Cont. Staff supports the requested variance. Staff does not feel that the property owners are at fault, as the surveyor obviously made a mistake in the initial survey. Staff believes that had the property owners known of the 60 foot building line, the structure would have been built accordingly, as there is ample rear yard area which would have allowed the structure to be pushed back an additional 10 feet. Staff feels that the requested variance will have no adverse impact on the general area. If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front building line for the proposed house. The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised of Bill of Assurance. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested variance subject to completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted building line as approved by the Board. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 23, 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 5 ayes and 0 nays. 2