HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7440 Staff AnalysisJuly 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.: Z-7440
Owner: Scott and Renee Rittelmeyer
Address: 1621 N. Jackson Street
Description: Lot 66 and the South 4 feet of Lot 67,
Cliffewood Subdivision
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 Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 1621 N. Jackson Street is occupied by a
two-story stucco and frame single family residence. There is a one -car
driveway from Jackson Street which serves as access. There is an
existing garage structure located within the northeast portion of the
property.
The existing house has a nonconforming side yard setback of
approximately one (1) foot from the north property line, near the northeast
corner of the structure. The applicants propose to construct a 12.4 foot by
17.6 foot (218 square feet) building addition at the northeast corner of the
existing house for a master bathroom. The addition would be one-story in
July 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.
height and be located approximately 1.1 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 6.9 feet for this lot. Therefore, the applicants are
requesting a variance for the proposed 1.1 foot side yard setback
associated with the proposed building addition.
Staff does not support the requested variance. Staff does not feel that the
proposed side yard setback is reasonable. The 1.1 foot side yard setback
as proposed will not allow for the construction and maintenance of the
structure without encroaching onto the adjacent property to the north.
Staff could however support a four (4) foot side yard setback, which would
be in line with the northwest corner of the residence. Staff feels that a
four (4) foot setback would allow adequate space to provide for the
construction and maintenance of the building addition. Staff also feels
that guttering should be provided to prevent water run-off onto the
adjacent property.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends denial of the requested side yard setback variance, as
filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 28, 2003)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting revision
of the application as recommended by staff. Staff recommended approval of the
application, subject to the following conditions:
1. The building addition must be setback at least 4 feet from the north (side)
property line.
2. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent
property.
3. A building permit must be obtained for the construction.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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