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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7437 Staff AnalysisAugust 25, 2003 ITEM NO.: D File No.: Z-7437 Owner: Tabitha M. Henderson Address: 10 Rosewood Drive Description: Lot 120, Brookwood Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the building line provisions of Section 31-12 and the area provisions of Section 36-254 to allow construction of a carport structure with a reduced front yard setback. Justification: Present Use of Property: Proposed Use of Property STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No issues. B. Staff Analvsis: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Single Family Residential Single Family Residential The R-2 zoned property at 10 Rosewood Drive is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. There is a one -car driveway from Rosewood which serves as access. The property slopes slightly downward from north to south. The applicant proposes to construct a 12 foot by 18 foot metal carport structure over a portion of the existing driveway. The carport structure will be supported by two (2) metal poles and permanently attached to the front of the residential structure. The proposed carport structure will extend over a platted front 25 foot setback line by approximately 10 feet, resulting a front setback of 15 feet. August 25, 2003 ITEM NO.: D (Cont. Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet. Section 31-12(c) of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that variance for encroachments over platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the carport addition with a reduced front yard setback; and crossing a platted building line. Staff does not support the variance request. Staff feels that the front yard encroachment as proposed will be out of character with this single family neighborhood. When staff made a site inspection of this property, a close look was taken at all of the houses along Rosewood Drive, Glendale Drive and portions of Brookview Drive and Windsor Drive. Staff could find no other existing houses with front yard encroachments similar to the one proposed. Staff feels that the proposed carport structure will have an adverse visual impact on the surrounding properties. 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 carport structure. The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance. C. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends denial of the requested setback and building line variances. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 28, 2003) Tabitha Henderson was present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of denial. Tabitha Henderson addressed the Board in support of the application. She stated that she wished to have the carport structure to protect her vehicle from the weather. Fred Gray asked how many cars could be parked under the carport structure. Ms. Henderson responded that it would provide parking for one vehicle. Ms. Henderson stated that she needed the 18 -foot length for the carport, but could possibly make it narrower. 2 August 25, 2003 ITEM NO., D (Cont.) Fred Gray asked if the carport structure could be redesigned and tied into the building's architecture and be less noticeable. Ms. Henderson stated that she has not explored that option. Fred Gray asked if the parking structure could be located in the rear yard. Ms. Henderson stated that it would be cost prohibitive. Andrew Francis stated that he would also like to see a carport structure which would blend into the residence. He stated that a deferral might be in order to allow Ms. Henderson time to redesign the parking structure. The issue of a deferral was briefly discussed. Staff asked the Board if building elevations should be provided by the applicant. Fred Gray stated that the applicant should submit some visual representation. Linda Ray briefly addressed the Board in support of the application. There was additional discussion of a deferral. There was a motion to defer the application to the August 25, 2003 agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. 3 August 25, 2003 ITEM NO.: D File No.: Z-7437 Owner: Tabitha M. Henderson Address: 10 Rosewood Drive Description: Lot 120, Brookwood Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the building line provisions of Section 31-12 and the area provisions of Section 36-254 to allow construction of a carport structure with a reduced front 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 Issues: No issues. B. Staff Analvsis: The R-2 zoned property at 10 Rosewood Drive is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. There is a one -car driveway from Rosewood which serves as access. The property slopes slightly downward from north to south. The applicant proposes to construct a 12 foot by 18 foot metal carport structure over a portion of the existing driveway. The carport structure will be supported by two (2) metal poles and permanently attached to the front of the residential structure. The proposed carport structure will extend over a platted front 25 foot setback line by approximately 10 feet, resulting a front setback of 15 feet. August 25, 2003 ITEM NO.: D Cont.) Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet. Section 31-12(c) of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that variance for encroachments over platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the carport addition with a reduced front yard setback; and crossing a platted building line. Staff does not support the variance request. Staff feels that the front yard encroachment as proposed will be out of character with this single family neighborhood. When staff made a site inspection of this property, a close look was taken at all of the houses along Rosewood Drive, Glendale Drive and portions of Brookview Drive and Windsor Drive. Staff could find no other existing houses with front yard encroachments similar to the one proposed. Staff feels that the proposed carport structure will have an adverse visual impact on the surrounding properties. 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 carport structure. The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of Assurance. C. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends denial of the requested setback and building line variances. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 28, 2003) Tabitha Henderson was present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of denial. Tabitha Henderson addressed the Board in support of the application. She stated that she wished to have the carport structure to protect her vehicle from the weather. Fred Gray asked how many cars could be parked under the carport structure. Ms. Henderson responded that it would provide parking for one vehicle. Ms. Henderson stated that she needed the 18 -foot length for the carport, but could possibly make it narrower. 2 August 25, 2003 ITEM NO.: D (Cont.) Fred Gray asked if the carport structure could be redesigned and tied into the building's architecture and be less noticeable. Ms. Henderson stated that she has not explored that option. Fred Gray asked if the parking structure could be located in the rear yard. Ms. Henderson stated that it would be cost prohibitive. Andrew Francis stated that he would also like to see a carport structure which would blend into the residence. He stated that a deferral might be in order to allow Ms. Henderson time to redesign the parking structure. The issue of a deferral was briefly discussed. Staff asked the Board if building elevations should be provided by the applicant. Fred Gray stated that the applicant should submit some visual representation. Linda Ray briefly addressed the Board in support of the application. There was additional discussion of a deferral. There was a motion to defer the application to the August 25, 2003 agenda. The motion passed by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 25, 2003) Tabitha Henderson was present, representing the application. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of denial. Staff noted that the applicant had amended the application to be a "stick -built" carport structure with a gable end attached to the house. Tabitha Henderson addressed the Board in support of the application. She noted that she had met with a contractor and the carport structure would be stick -built with dimensions of 11 feet by 18 feet — 4 inches. Fred Gray asked Ms. Henderson if the structure could be shorter than 18 feet. He noted that he could support the variance for the stick -built carport, if it were shorter than 18 feet. Chairman Ruck and Vice -Chairman Richburg both noted that they could support a 16 -foot carport. How the 16 feet should be measured was briefly discussed. Fred Gray supported a 16 -foot total depth including overhang. This issue was briefly discussed. Tabitha Henderson amended the application to be a stick -built carport structure with dimensions of 11 feet by 16 feet. 3 August 25, 2003 NO.: D (Cont. There was a motion to approve the front yard setback and building line variances for a stick -built carport structure with an overall depth not to exceed 16 feet, subject to the following conditions: 1. A building permit must be obtained. 2. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the east, west and south sides. 3. A replat must be completed to change the front platted building line for the carport structure. The motion passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The variances were approved. 4