HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7403 Staff AnalysisMay 28, 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-7403
Andrew and Lisa LaGrone
15 Tanglewood Lane
Lot 15, Club Terrace Addition
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A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
building addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 15 Tanglewood Lane is occupied by a 1 Y2
story rock and frame single family residence. There is a two -car driveway
from Tanglewood Lane which serves as access. The property slopes
downward from west to east (front to back).
The applicants propose to construct a 22 foot by 28 foot building addition
(two-story) at the northeast corner of the existing house. The addition will
be located approximately 17 feet from the rear (east) property line. The
addition will include a bedroom, full and half baths, and storage space.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
rear yard setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicants are requesting a
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variance from this ordinance requirement. The applicants explain in the
attached cover letter why the addition needs to be located as proposed.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The topography and shape
of this lot limit the amount of buildable area. The lot was platted with a 15
foot front building line, as per the ordinance allowed hillside standards.
However, because of the narrowness of the front portion of the lot, the
house had to be located 60 plus feet back from the front property line.
This limits the amount of remaining buildable area in the rear yard.
Additionally, the overall slope of the property makes it more feasible to
construct the building addition at the northeast corner of the existing
structure, since it is at a higher elevation than the southeast corner. Staff
feels that the requested variance is reasonable and should have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject to
a building permit being obtained for the proposed construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 28, 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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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