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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7491 Staff AnalysisSeptember 29, 2003 ITEM NO.: 11 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-7491 Maury and Lindy Mitchell 1815 N. Tyler Street Lot 23, Englewood Addition R-2 A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section of 36-254 to allow a building addition with a reduced side yard setback. The applicants' justification is presented in an attached letter. Single Family Residential Single Family Residential The R-2 zoned property at 1815 N. Tyler Street is occupied by a two-story brick single family residence. There is an existing one-story frame garage in the rear yard. A one car driveway from N. Tyler Street serves as access. The applicants propose to remove the existing accessory garage and construct a one-story building addition on the rear of the existing house. The proposed addition will accommodate a new kitchen, family room, laundry and master bedroom with bath. The proposed addition will have a setback of 2.66 feet from the south property line. The existing garage structure is located approximately 2.4 feet from the south line. Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side September 29, 2003 NO.. 11 (Cont. yard setback of five (5) feet for this lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. As noted earlier, the existing garage is located slightly closer to the side property line than the proposed addition. The proposed addition will only be approximately 11 feet wider (east to west) than the existing garage structure. The single family structure to the south is located approximately 8.5 feet from its north property line, so adequate spacing between the two structures should exist. Staff feels that based on the fact that a one-story addition is proposed, the 2.66 foot side yard setback should provide enough space for construction and maintenance of the structure. Staff believes the proposed building 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, as filed. 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. 2