HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7536 Staff AnalysisNovember 24, 2003
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-7536
Owner: Charles Reaves
Address: 422 West 32nd Street
Description: Lot 21 and part of Lot 20, Block 2,
Chattanooga Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-255 to allow a
room addition with a reduced side yard
setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 422 West 32nd Street is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. There is a one -car driveway from
West 32nd Street which serves as access. The applicant proposes to
construct a 9.9 foot by 13.1 foot bedroom addition at the northeast corner
of the residence. The proposed addition will maintain the same side yard
setback along the east property line as the existing house (approximately
1.5 feet).
Section 36-255(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a side yard
setback of 4.9 feet for this R-3 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance for the reduced side yard setback associated with
November 24, 2003
ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.
the proposed room addition. The applicant is also proposing a 7 foot by
13 foot addition on the rear of the structure which conforms to all
ordinance setback requirements.
Staff is supportive of the requested side yard setback variance. The
existing single family house immediately to the east has a side yard
setback of approximately 8 feet, with a concrete driveway between the two
houses. Therefore, staff feels that adequate separation will exist between
the two structures. As noted earlier, the proposed addition will maintain
approximately the same side yard setback as the existing house.
Because of a slight angle of the house to the side property line, the
addition will actually be several inches (3 to 4) farther from the side
property line as the existing house. With guttering provided to prevent
run-off onto the adjacent property to the east, staff feels that the proposed
building addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or
the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback variance,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent
property to the east.
2. The roof overhang of the proposed addition must not extend closer to
the east property line than the existing roof overhang.
3. A building permit must be obtained for the 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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