HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7368 Staff AnalysisMarch 31, 2003
ITEM NO.: 4
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-7368
Martin M. and Patricia J. Rhodes
1814 N. Spruce Street
Lot 79 and the South '/z of Lot 80,
Shadowlawn Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single family residential
Single family residential
The R-2 zoned property at 1814 N. Spruce Street is occupied by a two-
story stucco and frame single family residence. There is a two -car
driveway from Spruce Street which serves an access. The property
owners propose to construct a 1,140 square foot addition (one-story) to
the rear of the single family structure. An "L" shaped addition beginning at
the northwest corner of the existing structure is proposed to create a
courtyard and maximize the usable rear yard area.
The proposed addition will be located approximately seven (7) feet from
the rear property line. Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning
Ordinance requires a minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet. Therefore,
the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard. The
proposed addition conforms to the minimum required side yard setbacks.
March 31, 2003
Item No.: 4 (Cont.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the
proposed building addition will not be out of character with other single
family structures in this general area. The addition will have the
appearance of an accessory building connected to the principal structure
by way of a 10 foot wide enclosed breezeway. With the proposed building
addition being one-story in height, there should be no adverse impacts on
the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance,
subject to compliance with the approved site plan.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 31, 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 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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