HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7522 Staff AnalysisOctober 27, 2003
ITEM NO.: 7
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-7522
Steven Napper
5000 Stonewall Road
Part of Lot 14, Block 16, Newton's Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
building addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 5000 Stonewall Road is occupied by a
one-story frame single family residence. There is a one -car driveway from
Stonewall Road which serves as access. The applicant proposes to
construct an 18 foot wide building addition at the northwest corner of the
existing house, to include a master bedroom and carport. The carport will
include the rear (north) 28 feet of the proposed addition. The carport will
be unenclosed on the north and east sides. The existing concrete
driveway from Stonewall Road will be extended into the rear yard to
provide vehicular access. The proposed addition will maintain the same
five (5) foot side yard setback (west) as the existing house, and be located
16.5 feet from the rear (north) property line.
October 27, 2003
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
25 foot rear yard setback. As noted, the proposed carport addition will be
located 16.5 feet from the rear (north) property line. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard. The
proposed side yard setback complies to ordinance standards. The
applicant is also proposing to construct a porch addition on front of the
existing house, which will comply with all ordinance required setbacks.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The proposed rear yard
setback will not be out of character with other structures in the general
area. The houses immediately to the east and west are located
considerably closer to their rear property lines than the existing house in
question. Given the narrow width of the existing lot, the only option for
covered parking is in the rear yard. A carport structure on front of the
house would not be in keeping with the character of the homes to the east
and west along Stonewall Road. Staff feels that the carport structure
addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance,
subject to the carport remaining unenclosed on the north and east sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTM
(OCTOBER 27, 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 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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