HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7489 Staff AnalysisSeptember 29, 2003
ITEM NO.: 9
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:
Z-7489
David and Lynna Schonert
1018 Beechwood Street
Lot 2, Block 9, Hillcrest Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
porch addition with a reduced front yard
setback.
The applicants' justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 1018 Beechwood Street is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. There is a one car driveway from
Beechwood Street which serves as access. The existing house is located
back from the front property line between 29 and 32 feet.
The applicants propose to construct an 8 foot wide screened -in porch
along the front of the structure. The porch will maintain the same width as
the house and be located from 21 to 24 feet from the front property line.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
front yard setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicants are requesting a
variance from this ordinance requirement.
September 29, 2003
ITEM NO.: 9
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. This general area of the
Hillcrest neighborhood contains single family homes with varying setbacks
from front property lines. There are houses with front setbacks of much
greater and lesser distances than the minimum 25 feet as required by the
ordinance. The house immediately to the north is located approximately
12 feet closer to its front property line than the house in question.
Therefore, staff feels that the eight (8) foot wide porch addition on front of
the residential structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front yard setback variance,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The front porch must remain unenclosed, except for screening.
2. A building permit must be obtained for the construction.
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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