HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7541 Staff AnalysisNovember 24, 2003
ITEM NO.: 12
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-7541
Venu Varma
13810 St. Michael Drive
Lot 929, St. Charles Addition
R-2
Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 and the
building line provisions of Section 31-12 in
association with the construction of a new
single family residence.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residence
(under construction)
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 13810 St. Michael Drive is occupied by a newly
constructed, two-story brick single family residence. There is a two -car
driveway from St. Michael Drive which serves as access. The property
slopes downward from back to front (west to east). There is a
25 foot front platted building line along the front property line.
After the house was constructed, it was determined that the steps and
landing leading from the front door of the structure to the driveway extend
approximately 6.5 feet across the front platted building line. The front
door of the house is eight (8) to ten (10) feet above grade because of the
November 24, 2003
ITEM NO.: 12(Cont.)
slope of the property. The front edge of the landing is approximately six
(6) feet above grade, tying in at grade with the driveway. The front edge
of the landing is located approximately 18.5 feet from the front property
line. The existing steps and landing are uncovered and unenclosed.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
front yard setback of 25 feet for single family lots. Section 31-12(c) of the
City's Subdivision Ordinance requires that variances for encroachments
across platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of
Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances for a
reduced front setback and building line encroachment associated with the
steps and landing structure.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Given the slope of the
property and the elevation of the front door, staff feels that there is not
enough room between the front door and the garage to turn the steps
without extending across the platted building line. If the steps and landing
remain uncovered and unenclosed, staff feels that they will have a
minimal impact on the surrounding properties and general area. This
house is the only structure on the west side of St. Michael Drive which
faces east. The residences immediately to the north and south have side
yard relationships with this north/south section of St. Michael Drive.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to
complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front building line for
the proposed steps and landing structure. The applicant should review
the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat
requires a revised Bill of Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Completion of an one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front
platted building line as approved by the Board.
2. The steps and landing must remain uncovered unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 24, 2003)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval.
November 24, 2003
ITEM NO.: 12 (Cant.
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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