HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7535 Staff AnalysisNovember 24, 2003
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-7535
Owner: Johnson Homebuilders, LLC
Address: 5 Surry Cove
Description: Lot 64R, Phase I, Carriage Creek
Subdivision
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
deck addition with a reduced rear yard
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residence
(under construction)
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned lot at #5 Surry Cove is occupied by a one-story single
family residence which is currently under construction. The property
slopes generally downward from front to back (south to north). There is a
two -car driveway from Surry Cove which serves as access. As part of the
house construction, the applicant proposes a 10 foot by 24 foot deck on
the rear of the structure. The deck will be uncovered and unenclosed,
and located 16 feet from the rear property line. The deck will be elevated,
as the property slopes downward, with a stairway leading to a lower deck
at the northeast corner of the residence.
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Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
rear yard setback of 25 feet for principal residential structures. Therefore,
the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the deck structure with a
reduced rear yard setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. With the single family lot
being fairly shallow, only 90 feet deep, and the rather extreme slope
downward from front to back, staff feels that the requested variance is
very reasonable. If the lot were flat, an at -grade patio would have no rear
yard setback required. Additionally, the residences to the north along
Ridgehaven Road have very deep lots that slope downward to the lots
along Surry Cove. The proposed rear yard setback variance should have
no adverse impact on these properties, because of their depth and the
existing slope.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The deck and stairway structure within the rear 25 feet of the lot must
remain uncovered and unenclosed.
2. A building permit must be obtained for the deck construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 24, 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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