HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7488 Staff AnalysisSeptember 29, 2003
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis -
The
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Randall and Mickie Smyly
13 Blue Ridge Circle
Lot 13, Scenic Heights Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
building addition with a reduced side yard
setback.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 13 Blue Ridge Circle is occupied by a split-
level brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car driveway
from Blue Ridge Circle which serves as access. A one-story frame
carport is located at the southeast corner of the residential structure. The
property slopes generally downward from front to back (north to south).
The applicants propose to construct a 7'-0" by 22'-8" one-story building
addition on the west side of the existing house. The addition will
accommodate a master bath and closet. Because of an angled side
(west) property line, the addition will have a side setback ranging from two
(2) feet to seven (7) feet. Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning
Ordinance requires a minimum side yard setback of eight (8) feet for this
September 29, 2003
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.
lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance
requirement.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff typically likes to see a
minimum side yard setback of at least three (3) feet, in order to provide
area to construct and maintain structures without encroaching onto
adjacent property. However, in this case the proposed addition has a
corner relation to the side property line, with the proposed set back
ranging from two (2) feet to seven (7) feet. Staff feels that this will allow
adequate space to construct and maintain the addition without
encroaching onto the single family property to the west. Additionally, the
single family house immediately to the west is located 15 to 20 feet from
the dividing side property line. Therefore, more than adequate spacing
between the two (2) structures will exist. Staff feels that the proposed
addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback variance,
subject to guttering being provided to prevent water run-off onto the
adjacent property to the west.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 29, 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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