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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7431 Staff AnalysisJuly 28, 2003 ITEM NO.: 5 File No.: Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Variance Requested.- Justification: equested:Justification: Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property: STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No issues. B. Staff Analysis: Z-7431 Tonya Searcy 1019 N. Polk Street Lot 9, Block 10, The Hollenberg Addition R-2 A variance is requested from Section 36- 254 to allow a building addition with a reduced side yard setback. The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Single Family Residential Single Family Residential The R-2 zoned property at 1019 N. Polk Street is occupied by a two-story frame single family residence. The house is located within the west one- half of the lot. There is an alley along the east property line which serves as vehicular access. The property owner proposes to construct a 5 -foot by 8 -foot (one-story) addition at the northeast corner of the residential structure. The addition will be for an additional bathroom. The proposed addition will be located three (3) feet from the north (side) property line. Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side yard setback of five (5) feet for this lot. Therefore, the applicant is July 28, 2003 ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont. requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement. The proposed addition meets all other setback requirements. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as very minor in nature. The proposed three (3) foot side yard setback will allow enough room for construction and maintenance of the building addition. The proposed addition should have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The house on the property immediately to the north is located approximately 6.5 feet from the common side property line. F. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject to a building permit being obtained for the proposed construction. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 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 5 ayes and 0 nays. 2