HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7458 Staff AnalysisAugust 25, 2003
ITEM NO.: 11
File No.: Z-7458
Owner: Patty Kymer and B. J. Davis
Address: 4303 Woodlawn Avenue
Description: Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 6,
Pulaski Heights Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the
accessory building provisions of Section 36-
2 and the area provision of Section 36-156,
associated with a proposed accessory
building.
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 4303 Woodlawn Avenue is occupied by a two-
story frame single family residence. There is an existing frame accessory
building at the southwest corner of the property, as well as a hot tub/deck
area and a small accessory building along the south property line. The
property currently has only on -street parking.
The overall property consists of three (3) platted lots, oriented east -west.
The house is situated on the north two (2) lots, with the accessory
structures on the southernmost lot.
August 25, 2003
ITEM NO.: 11 (Cont.
The property owners propose to construct a 26.5 foot by 46 foot (1 Y2
story) garage at the southeast corner of the property, located on the
southernmost lot. The garage will allow for the parking of four (4) vehicles
and storage. The structure will be located 20 feet from the east property
line, with vehicular access from Rose Street.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
front yard setback of 60 feet for accessory structures on R-2 zoned
property. Because of the lot orientation, staff must view the east property
line as the front property line. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance from this ordinance standard.
Additionally, Section 36-2 requires that an accessory building be located
on the same lot as the principal structure it serves. The applicant is also
requesting a variance from this ordinance standard. As noted previously
the proposed new structure, as well as the existing accessory structure,
are located on a separately platted lot.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the variance
request as reasonable. The three (3) lots as developed are tied together
as a single zoning lot, and will be unable to be sold separately in the
future. The proposed garage structure is located 20 feet from the east
(Rose Street) property line. If the lots were platted north -south, the
minimum required street side yard setback would be 15 feet. Additionally,
the structure will be located approximately 40 feet from the edge of Rose
Street, and will have adequate maneuvering area for vehicles. The
proposed accessory garage is indicative of those in the general area and
should have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to a
building permit being obtained for the proposed construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 25, 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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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