HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7442 Staff AnalysisJuly 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 11
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-7442
Hatem AI-Takromri
9 Melrose Cove
Lot 31, Pebble Beach Woods Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
deck addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 9 Melrose Cove is occupied by a two-story
brick single family residence which was recently constructed. There is a
two -car driveway from Melrose Cove which serves as access. The
property immediately east of this lot is undeveloped, and was recently
rezoned to PRD for a townhouse development.
When the house was constructed, a 14 foot by 15 foot deck was also
constructed at the northeast corner of the residential structure. The deck
is located 15 feet from the rear (east) property line. The northeast corner
of the deck structure is approximately 3.5 feet above grade. The deck is
uncovered and unenclosed, and the owner has noted that it will remain
that way.
July 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 11 [Colit.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
rear yard setback of 25 feet for this lot. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow a reduced rear yard setback for the existing
deck structure. The deck conforms to all other setback requirements.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. With the deck remaining
uncovered and unenclosed, staff feels that it will have no adverse impact
on the adjacent properties or general area. The applicants have installed
a new six (6) foot high wood fence, enclosing the rear yard. With the
wood fence in place, the deck structure will be fairly unnoticeable from the
adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The deck structure must remain uncovered and unenclosed.
2. A building permit must be obtained for the deck 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.
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