HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7459 Staff AnalysisAugust 25, 2003
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File No.: Z-7459
Owner: Michael and Stephanie Vanderford
Address: 1815 N. Monroe Street
Description: Lot 73 and part of Lot 72,
Shadowlawn Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
building addition with a reduced side yard
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 1815 N. Monroe Street is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. There is a one -car driveway from
Monroe Street which serves as access. There is a frame garage structure
at the southeast corner of the property.
The applicants propose to construct a 24 foot by 54 foot (one story)
addition on the rear (east side) of the existing residential structure. The
addition includes extending the side walls of the house straight back, in
order to maintain the architectural integrity of the structure. The northeast
corner of the existing house is located 4.5 feet from the side (north)
property line. The northeast corner of the proposed addition will be three
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(3) feet from this property line. The existing house and addition are
located 15 feet plus from the south side property line.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
side yard setback of 7.5 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the
applicants are requesting a variance to allow the building addition three
(3) to 4.5 feet from the north side property line. The proposed building
addition conforms to all other building setbacks.
Staff is supportive of the variance request. Staff views the variance
request as very minor. The existing house is positioned on the lot at a
slight angle to the side property lines, resulting in a decreasing side yard
as moving from the northwest corner to the northeast corner of the
structure. The three (3) foot side yard setback as proposed for the
building addition should allow for construction and maintenance of the
structure without encroaching onto the adjacent property to the north.
Additionally, the existing house on the lot to the north is located 18 to 20
feet from the common side property line, and the accessory building on
that lot is located 10 to 12 feet from the side line. Therefore, staff
believes that there is more than adequate separation between the
proposed building addition and the existing structures on the adjacent
property. Staff believes that the proposed building addition will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent property or the general area.
Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Guttering must be provided, if the roof angle is such that there would
be water run-off onto the adjacent property to the north.
2. A building permit must be obtained for the 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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