HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7369 Staff AnalysisMarch 31, 2003
ITEM NO.: 5
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-7369
Douglas McIntire and Nancy Noel
North end of Belle Meadow Lane
Lot 14A, Plantation Acres, Phase II
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.
Undeveloped
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at the north end of Belle Meadow Lane (Lot 14A,
Plantation Acres Phase II Subdivision) is undeveloped and mostly
wooded. The property slopes upward to the north from Belle Meadow
Lane and downward to the west. There is a drainage ditch which runs
north/south through the lot, approximately 160 feet back from the front
property line. The applicant proposes to construct an approximate 3,700
square foot single family residence on the lot, as shown on the attached
site plan. The lot has a 100 foot platted front building line. The building
line is actually located approximately 120 feet from the lot's east property
line.
The single family residential structure is proposed to be located entirely
outside the platted building line, between the platted building line and the
east property line. Section 31-12 of the City's Subdivision Ordinance
March 31, 2003
Item No.: 5 (Cont.
requires that all encroachments over platted building lines be reviewed
and approved by the Board of Adjustment. The proposed house is
located 50 feet back from the east property line, 60 plus feet back from
the southeast corner of the property and 50 plus feet back from the
pavement of Belle Meadow Lane. The minimum required front yard
setback, as typically required by the City's Zoning Ordinance, is 25 feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the variance
is reasonable given the uneven topography of the lot and the location of
the rather wide drainage ditch. The placement of structure as shown on
the proposed site plan should prove not to be out of character with the
other homes along Belle Meadow Lane, given the fact that the lot is
located at the end of the cul-de-sac. The applicant has provided a letter
from the Plantation Acres Architectural Control Committee expressing no
concern with the proposed home placement. The applicant has also
submitted photos of the lot which will be provided to the Board in a
separate attached package.
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 single family residence. The applicant should review the
filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat
requires a revised Bill of Assurance. The adjusted (replatted) front
building line should follow the outline of the proposed single family
residence and not extend outside the building's footprint.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested building line 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:
(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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