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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7385-A Staff AnalysisAUGUST 31, 2009 ITEM NO.: 2 File No.: Owner/Applicant: Address: Description: Zoned: Z -7385-A James and Andrea Gary 15 Ranch Valley Road Part of Lot 29, Pine Manor Addition R-2 Variance Requested: A time extension is requested for previously approved setback variances associated with a proposed carport addition. 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. Staff Analysis: On July 30, 2007 the Board of Adjustment approved side and rear setback variances for a proposed carport/covered walkway addition on the east end of the residence located at 15 Ranch Valley Road. The addition was approved with a rear setback of 13.5 to 14.5 feet and side setback of 18 inches minimum (with a maximum overhang of five (5) inches), with the following conditions: 1. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the east. 2. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the north, south and east side, with the exception of the small enclosed storage room at the southeast corner of the carport structure. 3. The carport must be constructed to match the existing single family residence. Please see the attached July 30, 2007 Board of Adjustment minute record and. applicant letter for more information on the proposed carport project. On July 22, 2009 the applicant submitted a letter to staff requesting a time extension for the approved variances, as a building permit has not yet been issued/obtained for the proposed construction. A variance approved by the Board is active for two (2) years, within which time the applicant must at least AUGUST 31, 2009 ITEM NO.: 2 (Con't. obtain the permit for construction. At the time the variances were approved for the carport addition, the applicant was in the process of making additional renovations to the residence. The applicant notes in an attached letter that those projects needed to be completed prior to construction of the carport addition. Staff is supportive of a one (1) year time extension (from the July 30, 2009 expiration date) for the previously approved variance. Staff believes an additional year will be sufficient time for the applicant to obtain the building permit for the carport project. To staff's knowledge, there have been no changes in circumstances which would change staff's previous recommendation of approval for the project. Also attached is a letter from the property owner immediately to the east supporting the proposed addition. B. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of a one (1) year time extension for the previously approved setback variances. The building permit for the carport addition must be obtained no later than July 30, 2010. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 31, 2009) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "staff_ recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 noes. JULY 30, 2007 ITEM File No.: Owner/Applicant Address: Description: Zoned: Z -7385-A James and Andrea Gary 15 Ranch Valley Road Part of Lot 29, Pine Manor Addition R-2 7yj� 3 0.7 -2-- w e-nT z S -{"L 14.E 4 � -,�--7-3:55-A Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow a carport addition with reduced side and rear setbacks. 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 15 Ranch Valley Road is occupied by a 1'/z story brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway - from Ranch Valley Road at the northeast corner of the lot which runs along the east property line to a side -loading garage on the east end of the house. There is also a circular driveway in the front yard area. The applicants propose to construct a 20 foot wide carport/covered walk addition on the east end of the house, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed addition will be constructed to match the existing residence and be unenclosed on its north, south and east sides, with the exception of a small enclosed storage area at the southeast corner of the carport. The proposed addition will have a side setback (east side) ranging from one (1) foot at its northeast corner to 22 inches at the southeast corner of the proposed carport structure. The addition will have a rear setback of 13.5 to 14.5 feet. There is a small Rubbermaid storage building near the southeast corner of the lot which will be removed with the proposed addition. The applicants note that the J U LY 30, 2007 ITEM NO.: 1C( ON'T.l proposed carport/walk addition will be for a disabled child who will be both a driver and passenger of vehicles to be parked under the carport. Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 31-254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicants are requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the proposed carport/covered walk addition with reduced side and rear setbacks. Staff does not support the variances as requested. Although staff has no problem with the proposed rear setback given the separation between this house and the properties/residences to the south, staff cannot support the proposed side setback. Staff believes the proposed one (1) foot side setback at the northeast corner of the carport structure is slightly too small to allow for the construction and maintenance of the carport. Staff could support an 18 inch minimum side setback for the carport structure, with a maximum overhang of five (5) inches (as proposed by the applicant), and guttering provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the east. If the applicants were to agree to revising the application accordingly, Staff could support side and rear setback variances. Staff feels the unenclosed carport structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The applicant's submitted a letter from the property owner immediately to the east supporting the proposed addition. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the requested setback variances, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 30, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Board that the applicant contacted staff on July 30, 2007 and amended the application to provide a minimum side setback of 18 inches for the proposed carport, with a maximum overhang of five (5) inches. Staff supported the amended application, subject to the following conditions: 1. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the east. 2. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the north, south and east sides, with the exception of the small enclosed storage room at the southeast corner of the carport structure. 3. The carport must be constructed to match the existing single family residence. 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. JULY 30, 2007 ITEM NO.: 1 File No.: Owner/Applicant: Address: Description: Zoned: Z -7385-A James and Andrea Gary 15 Ranch Valley Road Part of Lot 29, Pine Manor Addition R-2 71-A 3°, --f z__� - 7365 - Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow a carport addition with reduced side and rear setbacks. 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 15 Ranch Valley Road is occupied by a 11h story brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Ranch Valley Road at the northeast corner of the lot which runs along the east property line to a side -loading garage on the east end of the house. There is also a circular driveway in the front yard area. The applicants propose to construct a 20 foot wide carport/covered walk addition on the east end of the house, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed addition will be constructed to match the existing residence and be unenclosed on its north, south and east sides, with the exception of a small enclosed storage area at the southeast corner of the carport. The proposed addition will have a side setback (east side) ranging from one (1) foot at its northeast corner to 22 inches at the southeast corner of the proposed carport structure. The addition will have a rear setback of 13.5 to 14.5 feet. There is a small Rubbermaid storage building near the southeast corner of the lot which will be removed with the proposed addition. The applicants note that the JULY 30, 2007 ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T. proposed carport/walk addition will be for a disabled child who will be both a driver and passenger of vehicles to be parked under the carport. Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 31-254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicants are requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the proposed carport/covered walk addition with reduced side and rear setbacks. Staff does not support the variances as requested. Although staff has no problem with the proposed rear setback given the separation between this house and the properties/residences to the south, staff cannot support the proposed side setback. Staff believes the proposed one (1) foot side setback at the northeast corner of the carport structure is slightly too small to allow for the construction and maintenance of the carport. Staff could support an 18 inch minimum side setback for the carport structure, with a maximum overhang of five (5) inches (as proposed by the applicant), and guttering provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the east. If the applicants were to agree to revising the application accordingly, Staff could support side and rear setback variances. Staff feels the unenclosed carport structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The applicant's submitted a letter from the property owner immediately to the east supporting the proposed addition. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the requested setback variances, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 30, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Board that the applicant contacted staff on July 30, 2007 and amended the application to provide a minimum side setback of 18 inches for the proposed carport, with a maximum overhang of five (5) inches. Staff supported the amended application, subject to the following conditions: 1. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the east. 2. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the north, south and east sides, with the exception of the small enclosed storage room at the southeast corner of the carport structure. 3. The carport must be constructed to match the existing single family residence. 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. J U LY 30, 2007 ITEM NO.: File No.: Z -7385-A Owner/Applicant: James and Andrea Gary Address: 15 Ranch Valley Road Description: Part of Lot 29, Pine Manor Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow a carport addition with reduced side and rear setbacks. 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 15 Ranch Valley Road is occupied by a 1 1/2story brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Ranch Valley Road at the northeast corner of the lot which runs along the east property line to a side -loading garage on the east end of the house. There is also a circular driveway in the front yard area. The applicants propose to construct a 20 foot wide carport/covered walk addition on the east end of the house, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed addition will be constructed to match the existing residence and be unenclosed on its north, south and east sides, with the exception of a small enclosed storage area at the southeast corner of the carport. The proposed addition will have a side setback (east side) ranging from one (1) foot at its northeast corner to 22 inches at the southeast corner of the proposed carport structure. The addition will have a rear setback of 13.5 to 14.5 feet. There is a small Rubbermaid storage building near the southeast corner of the lot which will be removed with the proposed addition. The applicants note that the JULY 30, 2007 ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T. proposed carport/walk addition will be for a disabled child who will be both a driver and passenger of vehicles to be parked under the carport. Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 31-254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicants are requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the proposed carport/covered walk addition with reduced side and rear setbacks. Staff does not support the variances as requested. Although staff has no problem with the proposed rear setback given the separation between this house and the properties/residences to the south, staff cannot support the proposed side setback. Staff believes the proposed one (1) foot side setback at the northeast corner of the carport structure is slightly too small to allow for the construction and maintenance of the carport. Staff could support an 18 inch minimum side setback for the carport structure, with a maximum overhang of five (5) inches (as proposed by the applicant), and guttering provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the east. If the applicants were to agree to revising the application accordingly, Staff could support side and rear setback variances. Staff feels the unenclosed carport structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The applicant's submitted a letter from the property owner immediately to the east supporting the proposed addition. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the requested setback variances, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 30, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Board that the applicant contacted staff on July 30, 2007 and amended the application to provide a minimum side setback of 18 inches for the proposed carport, with a maximum overhang of five (5) inches. Staff supported the amended application, subject to the following conditions: 1. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the east. 2. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the north, south and east sides, with the exception of the small enclosed storage room at the southeast corner of the carport structure. 3. The carport must be constructed to match the existing single family residence. 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. JULY 30, 2007 ITEM NO File No.: Z -7385-A Owner/Applicant: James and Andrea Gary Address: 15 Ranch Valley Road Description: Part of Lot 29, Pine Manor Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow a carport addition with reduced side and rear setbacks. 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 15 Ranch Valley Road is occupied by a 1'h story brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Ranch Valley Road at the northeast corner of the lot which runs along the east property line to a side -loading garage on the east end of the house. There is also a circular driveway in the front yard area. The applicants propose to construct a 20 foot wide carport/covered walk addition on the east end of the house, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed addition will be constructed to match the existing residence and be unenclosed on its north, south and east sides, with the exception of a small enclosed storage area at the southeast corner of the carport. The proposed addition will have a side setback (east side) ranging from one (1) foot at its northeast corner to 22 inches at the southeast corner of the proposed carport structure. The addition will have a rear setback of 13.5 to 14.5 feet. There is a small Rubbermaid storage building near the southeast corner of the lot which will be removed with the proposed addition. The applicants note that the J U LY 30, 2007 ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T. proposed carport/walk addition will be for a disabled child who will be both a driver and passenger of vehicles to be parked under the carport. Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 31-254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicants are requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the proposed carport/covered walk addition with reduced side and rear setbacks. Staff does not support the variances as requested. Although staff has no problem with the proposed rear setback given the separation between this house and the properties/residences to the south, staff cannot support the proposed side setback. Staff believes the proposed one (1) foot side setback at the northeast corner of the carport structure is slightly too small to allow for the construction and maintenance of the carport. Staff could support an 18 inch minimum side setback for the carport structure, with a maximum overhang of five (5) inches (as proposed by the applicant), and guttering provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the east. If the applicants were to agree to revising the application accordingly, Staff could support side and rear setback variances. Staff feels the unenclosed carport structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The applicant's submitted a letter from the property owner immediately to the east supporting the proposed addition. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the requested setback variances, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 30, 2007) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff informed the Board that the applicant contacted staff on July 30, 2007 and amended the application to provide a minimum side setback of 18 inches for the proposed carport, with a maximum overhang of five (5) inches. Staff supported the amended application, subject to the following conditions: 1. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the east. 2. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the north, south and east sides, with the exception of the small enclosed storage room at the southeast corner of the carport structure. 3. The carport must be constructed to match the existing single family residence. 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.