HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7441 Staff AnalysisJuly 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 10
File No.: Z-7441
Owner: Richard Hudelson, Jr. and Donna Kelso
Address: 2000 N. Jackson Street
Description: Lot 14, Block 27, Newton's Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-156 and 36-254 to
allow a new garage structure and building
addition with reduced setbacks and
separation, and increased rear yard
average.
Justification:
Present Use of Property
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 2000 N. Jackson Street is occupied by a
two-story frame single family residence. There is a two -car drive from
Jackson Street which serves as access. There are two (2) existing
accessory buildings (storage building and carport) near the northwest
corner of the property.
The applicants propose to remove the two (2) accessory buildings and
construct a 22 foot by 24 foot detached garage (one-story) structure at the
northwest corner of the property. The applicants also propose to
construct an extension to the existing porch (screened -in) at the northwest
July 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.
corner of the house and an awning (both not heated and cooled space)
which will connect to the proposed garage structure. The porch extension
will be located four (4) feet from the west (side) property line, which is the
same side yard setback as the existing porch.
Sections 36-156(a)(2) b. and c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allow a
maximum 30% rear yard coverage for accessory buildings (30% of the
rear 25 feet) and a minimum separation from principal structure of six (6)
feet. The proposed garage structure covers 484 square feet of the
required rear yard (375 square feet allowed), and has no separation from
the principal structure (connected by way of proposed porch extension
and awning cover). Therefore, the applicants are requesting variances
from this ordinance standard.
Additionally, Section 36-254(d)(2) requires a minimum side yard setback
of five (5) feet for this lot (principal structure). As noted earlier, the
proposed porch extension will maintain the same four (4) foot side yard
setback as the existing porch. The applicants are also requesting a
variance from this ordinance requirement.
Staff supports the requested variances. Staff views the requested
variances as very minor in nature. The proposed garage structure meets
the required rear and side yard setbacks, and staff feels that the
structures proposed will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties. The abutting properties to the north and west are separated
from this property by masonry walls and fences. The proposed lot
coverage will not be out of character with other single family properties in
this general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to the
following conditions:
The porch and awning additions to the house which connect to the
garage structure must remain unenclosed (not heated and cooled
space).
2. A building permit must be obtained for all 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.
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July 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.
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.
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