HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7555 Staff AnalysisDecember 22, 2003
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-7555
Owner: Kirsta Bolts
Address: 511 Beechwood Avenue
Description: Lot 9, Block 22, Pulaski Heights Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-156 to allow
construction of an accessory building with a
reduced separation and which exceeds the
maximum rear yard coverage allowed.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 511 Beechwood Street is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. There is an alley right-of-way along
the east property line. A concrete slab is located near the northeast
corner of the property where a garage/storage building once existed. The
garage/storage building was torn down earlier this year as a result of
damages it sustained when a tree fell on it during a storm.
The applicant proposes to rebuild the accessory structure (slightly larger),
to be used as a carport and storage. The structure will be located 7.5 feet
from the rear property line, 3.5 feet from the side property line, and be
separated from the principal structure by approximately five (5) feet. The
December 22, 2003
ITEM NO.: 7 Cont.
structure will cover approximately 490 square feet of the required rear
yard (rear 25 feet).
Section 36-156(a)(2)b., of the City's Zoning Ordinance, requires that
accessory buildings be separated from principal structures by at least six
(6) feet. Section 36-156(a)(2)c. allows accessory buildings to cover a
maximum of 30 percent of required rear yards. This particular 50 foot
wide lot would allow a maximum coverage of 375 square feet. Therefore,
the applicant is requesting variances from those ordinance standards, in
order to rebuild the accessory building.
Staff supports the requested variances. Staff feels that the variances are
reasonable. The proposed accessory building exceeds the minimum
required rear and side yard setback requirements, and should have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties. The accessory building as
proposed will not be out of character with other accessory buildings in the
general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to the
following conditions:
1. A building permit must be obtained for the proposed construction.
2. The accessory structure must not exceed a height of one (1) story.
3. There are to be no separate utility meters for the accessory structure.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 22, 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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