HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7448 Staff AnalysisJuly 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 17
File No.: Z-7448
Owner: Mike Kuhn
Address: 2001 Wellington Plantation Drive
Description: Lot 1, Block 15, The Villages of
Wellington 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 new residence with a
reduced side yard setback, and which
crosses a platted building line.
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.
Vacant
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned lot at 2001 Wellington Plantation Drive (corner of
Wellington Plantation Drive and Wellington Village Road) is currently
undeveloped and mostly tree -covered. The lot is relatively flat with very
little slope. There is a 20 foot access easement along the rear property
line for an existing rear access drive which serves this lot and the lots to
the east. There is a 25 foot platted building line along both street
frontages.
July 28, 2003
ITEM NO.- 17 (Cont.
The applicant proposes to construct a new one-story single family
residence on this lot, as noted on the attached site plan. The applicant is
requesting two (2) variances for the proposed construction.
The first variance is from Section 31-12(c) of the City's Subdivision
Ordinance. This section requires that variances for encroachments over
platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of
Adjustment. The proposed house crosses the side 25 foot platted
building line (along Wellington Village Road) by 4.6 feet at the front corner
of the structure, angling back and meeting the setback at the rear corner.
The second variance requested by the applicant is from Section 36-
254(d)(2). This section requires a minimum side yard setback of eight (8)
feet for this lot. The proposed house is located seven (7) feet from the
interior side property line.
Staff supports the requested variances. Staff feels that the variances are
very minor in nature. Staff believes that the placement of the house as
requested will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area, and once constructed, the reduced side setbacks will go
virtually unnoticed. The Public Works Department has reviewed the
proposed site plan and approved the driveway location as shown. The
applicant has submitted a letter from Winrock Development Company, the
subdivision developer, approving of the house placement as shown.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to
complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the side building line for
the proposed single family residence. 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 approval of the requested building line variance,
subject to completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the side
platted building line as approved by the Board.
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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