HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7539 Staff AnalysisNovember 24, 2003
ITEM NO.: 10
File No.: Z-7539
Owner: Craig and Nancy Wood
Address: 5300 Country Club Blvd.
Description: Lot 12, Block 10, Newton's Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
building addition with a reduced rear 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-2 zoned property at -5300 Country Club Blvd. (northwest corner of
Country Club Blvd. and N. Harrison Street) is occupied by a two-story
brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car driveway from
N. Harrison Street which serves as access. The applicants propose to
construct a one-story, 13.5 foot by 20 foot addition to the existing garage
at the north end of the single family structure. The addition will be used
for storage and include a mud room. The addition will be located eight (8)
feet from the side (east) property line and 5.5 feet from the rear (north)
property line.
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,
November 24, 2003
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.
the applicants are requesting a variance from this ordinance standard to
allow the proposed 5.5 foot rear yard setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The proposed rear yard
setback will not be out of character with the neighborhood. There are
several single family homes on corner lots in this general area with similar
rear yard setbacks. Additionally, there are a number of lots in the general
area with reduced setbacks and maximum lot coverages. The proposed
building addition will be separated from the carport structure on the lot
immediately to the north by 9 to 10 feet. Staff feels that the proposed
building addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or
the general area. The front and side yard setbacks associated with the
existing house and proposed addition conform to ordinance standards.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance,
subject to a building permit being obtained for the proposed 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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