HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7369-A Staff AnalysisAPRIL 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description
Zoned:
Z -7369-A
Claire M. Bilheimer
Stephen Bilheimer
North end of Belle Meadow Lane
Lot 14A, Plantation Acres, Phase II
R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the building line provisions
of Section 31-12 to allow a new house which crosses a front platted building line.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
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. Some site work has been done in preparation of new home
construction. 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 8,800 square foot (one story) 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.
APRIL 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 5 CONT.
The single family residential structure is proposed to be located almost
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 requires that all encroachments across platted building lines
be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. The proposed
house is located 50 feet back from the east (front) property line and
approximately 35 feet back from the southeast portion of the front
property line along the cul-de-sac. 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 will need to
submit a letter from the Plantation Acres Architectural Control Committee
approving the proposed construction. On March 31, 2003, The Board of
Adjustment approved a similar front building line encroachment for a
single family residence which was never constructed on this lot. Staff
feels that the proposed home construction 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 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 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. A letter from the Plantation Acres Architectural Control Committee
approving the proposed construction must be submitted to staff, prior
to the staff approving the replat.
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APRIL 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 5 CONT.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 25, 2005)
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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