HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7446 Staff AnalysisJuly 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 15
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
Z-7446
Kelly Diann Newberg
301 Beechwood Street
Lot 13, Block 1, Elmhurst Addition
R-3
Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-156 to allow
construction of an accessory garage
structure.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
1. Remove fence from right-of-way or obtain a franchise agreement from
Public Works (John Barr, 371-4646).
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 301 Beechwood Street is occupied by a
two-story frame single family residence. There is a small metal storage
building located at the northeast corner of the property. There is an alley
right-of-way along the east property line.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing metal storage building and
construct a new 24 foot by 30 foot garage structure (one story) at the
southeast corner of the property. The structure will be located five (5) feet
from the south ("B" Street) property line and two (2) feet from the east
(alley) property line. The garage structure will have a garage door on its
south side, with vehicular access from "B" Street.
July 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 15
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
street side yard setback of 15 feet for accessory buildings. That same
section allows a maximum accessory building coverage of 30 percent of
the required rear yard (rear 25 feet). Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance from these requirements. As noted previously, the
proposed structure will be located five (5) feet from the south street side
property line. Additionally, the proposed structure will cover approximately
55 percent (690 square feet) of the required rear yard.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels that the
variances are reasonable and the proposed structure will not be out of
character with other accessory structures in this neighborhood. According
to the survey provided by the applicant, the edge of pavement for "B"
Street is located approximately 14 feet from the south property line of this
lot. With the five (5) foot setback proposed, this will allow approximately
19 feet of maneuvering area between the garage structure and "B" Street,
which should be sufficient. Staff feels that the proposed structure will
have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to a
building permit being obtained for the accessory structure, and
conformance with the Public Works'Comment as noted in paragraph A. of
this report.
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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