HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7338 Staff AnalysisJanuary 27, 2003
ITEM NO.: B
File No.: Z-7338
Owner: Cedric Raulston
Address: 7312 Debbie Drive
Description: Lot 202, Brookwood Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
deck addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single family residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single family residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 7312 Debbie Drive is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single family -residence. There is a two -car driveway from
Debbie Drive which serves as access. A 12 foot by 28 foot room addition
was recently constructed on the rear of the structure. There is other
remodeling work currently being done on the structure.
The property owner proposes to construct a 16 foot by 28 foot deck
addition on the rear of the structure where the building addition was
recently constructed. The property slopes downward from the north wall
of the structure to the north property line, and there is a door on the north
wall of the structure. The property owner is proposing the deck addition to
provide safe access to the rear of the house and maximize the usable rear
January 27, 2003
Item No.: B Cont.
yard area. The owner has noted that there is a small, level yard area on
the west side of the building, which is used as a play area for his children.
The proposed deck addition will be unenclosed and uncovered, with a
setback of 12 feet from the rear (north) property line. Section 36-
254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 25 foot rear
yard setback for principal structures located in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the
property owner is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard.
Staff is supportive of the variance request. With the rear portion of this lot
unusable due to the existing slope, staff feels that it would be reasonable
to construct a deck in this area, leaving the level yard space on the west
side of the house as a play area for the property owner's children. The
proposed deck,being unenclosed and uncovered will minimize any impact
on the adjacent properties. Staff feels that the proposed deck will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the rear yard setback variance, subject to
the proposed deck remaining unenclosed and uncovered.
BOARD OF ADJUSTME
(DECEMBER 23, 2002)
Staff informed the Board that the notices to property owners within 200 feet of
the site were not completed as required. The Board determined that the item
needed to be deferred to the January 27, 2003 agenda to allow the applicant
time to complete the required notifications. Staff supported the deferral request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the January 27,
2003 agenda by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JANUARY 27, 2003)
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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