HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7405 Staff AnalysisMay 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-7405
Owner: A. Don and Janet J. Robb
Address: 19 Keswick Cove
Description: Lot 111, Hillsborough Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
building addition with a reduced side yard
setback.
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 Issu
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 19 Keswick Cove is occupied by a two-story
brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car driveway from
Keswick Cove which serves as access. The property slopes downward
from southeast to northwest. The existing house sits at an odd angle on
the lot due to the excessive slope and unusual shape of the lot.
The applicants propose to construct a 15 foot by 20 foot room addition at
the southeast corner of the existing home. The addition will be located at
the high side of the lot, and will be two (2) feet from the south (side)
property line. The proposed addition will have a corner relationship with
the south property line.
May 28, 2003
Item No.: 7 (Cont.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
side yard setback of approximately five (5) feet (10% of the lot width as
measured at the front platted building line). Therefore, the applicants are
requesting a variance from this ordinance standard.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The excessive slope and
irregular shape of the lot limit the area available for a building addition.
The applicants have located the proposed addition on the high side of the
lot, with a corner relationship to the south property line. Typically, staff will
support a minimum side yard setback of not less than three (3) feet.
However, in this case, the proposed two (2) foot side setback should be
sufficient given the corner relationship with the property line. This corner
relationship will allow room for construction and maintenance on this lot.
Additionally, the nearest structure to the south is located approximately
200 feet from the proposed building addition. The building addition as
proposed should have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or the
general area.
The applicant will need to determine if the Bill of Assurance is still in effect
for this Subdivision. If the Bill of Assurance is active and requires an
architectural review and approval, the applicant must submit an approval
letter from the architectural review committee.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject to
the following conditions:
1. A letter from the subdivision architectural review committee (if still
active) approving the building addition must be submitted to staff.
2. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto adjacent
property.
3. A building permit must be 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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