HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7483 Staff AnalysisSeptember 29, 2003
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Z-7483
A. Andre and Louise Rollefson
10009 Kane Drive
Lot 3, Block 1, Breckenridge First 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 garage structure.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicants' justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 10009 Kane Drive is occupied by a split level
brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car driveway from
Warwick Drive which serves as access. It appears that a garage once
existed at the west end of the structure, but was enclosed in the past for
additional living area. There is a 25 -foot platted building setback line
along the north and west property lines.
The applicants propose to construct a 24 -foot by 24 -foot garage addition
to the west end of the single family structure. The garage will be
accessed by using the existing concrete drive. The proposed garage will
be located 7.5 feet to 9.5 feet back from the exterior side (west) property
line. It will extend over the platted building line by 15 to 16 feet.
September 29, 2003
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires an exterior
side yard setback of 25 feet, based on the fact that the existing structure
has a rear yard setback of less than 25 feet. Section 31-12(c) of the City's
Subdivision Ordinance requires that variances for encroachments over
platted building lines be reviewed by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore,
the applicants are requesting variances to allow construction of the garage
structure.
Staff is not supportive of the requested variances. Staff knows of no other
single family structures in this general area with similar types of
encroachments. Although the proposed garage will have the appearance
of lining with the structures immediately south, because of the curvature of
the street (Warwick Road), staff feels that the requested encroachment
will be out of character with the neighborhood.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to
complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front building line for
the proposed garage structure. 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 denial of the requested front setback and building line
variances.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 29, 2003)
Louise Rollefson was present, representing the application. There were no
objectors present. Staff presented the item with a recommendation of denial.
Staff noted that a letter of support from six (6) neighbors was submitted.
Louise Rollefson addressed the Board in support of the application. She noted
that the garage was needed for safety reasons. She stated that her vehicles had
been vandalized in the past. She explained that the proposed garage would be
brick construction and would match the existing house.
Vice -Chairman Richburg asked if the existing driveway would be used. Mrs.
Rollefson explained that it would and noted that the garage door would face
Kane Drive. She also noted that there would not be enough driveway space for
turning a vehicle around. In response to another question, Mrs. Rollefson stated
that there would be direct access from the garage to the house.
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September 29, 2003
ITEM NO.: 3 Cont.
Terry Burruss asked about the height of the garage addition. Mrs. Rollefson
explained that it would be one (1) story with storage above, and would not
exceed the height of the existing house.
There was a motion to approve the requested variances, subject to completion of
a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the exterior side platted building line.
The motion passed by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application
was approved.
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