HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7344 Staff AnalysisDecember 23, 2002
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-7344
Richard Harp Homes, Inc.
#1 Chalamont Way
Lot 41, Block 73, Chenal Valley Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 and the
building line provisions of Section 31-12 to
allow the entry stairs of a new house with a
reduced front setback and which cross a
platted building line.
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 residential
Single family residential
The R-2 zoned property at #1 Chalamont Way is occupied by a two-story
brick and rock single family residence which is under construction and
nearing completion. A two -car driveway from Chalamont Way will serve
as access. After construction of the residence, the property owner
realized that the steps leading to the front door of the structure cross the
25 foot front platted building line by approximately 10 feet. The resulting
front yard setback is 15 feet.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
front yard setback of 25 feet. Section 31-12 of the Subdivision Ordinance
requires that encroachments over platted building lines be reviewed and
December 23, 2002
Item No.: 9 (Cont.
approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting variances to allow for the construction of the front steps.
Staff supports the requested variances. The encroachment of the front
steps over the 25 foot platted building line is very minor in nature. The
front wall of the residential structure meets the required 25 foot front yard
setback. Staff feels that approval of these variances will have no negative
impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The Chenal Valley
Architectural Control Committee has reviewed and approved the site plan
for this property (including the entry steps).
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 variances subject to the
following conditions:
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
2. The entry steps are to remain unenclosed and uncovered.
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.
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