HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7556 Staff AnalysisDecember 22, 2003
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.:
Z-7556
Owner:
Tom Lean
Address:
206 Rosetta Street
Description:
Lot 7, Block 4, C. S. Stifft's Addition
Zoned:
R-3
Variance Requested:
A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-156 to permit an
accessory building which exceeds the
maximum rear yard coverage allowed.
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 206 Rosetta Street is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. There is a one -car shared driveway at the
southeast corner of the property. There is an alley right-of-way located
along the west property line.
The applicant proposes to construct a 22 foot by 30 foot accessory garage
structure within the rear yard. The garage will be accessed from the alley.
The garage structure will be located three (3) feet from the side (north)
property line and 6 to 7 feet from the rear property line. The proposed
accessory structure will occupy approximately 550 square feet of the
required rear yard (rear 25 feet). The applicant proposes to build the slab
first, use it for parking, and construct the building within two (2) years.
December 22, 2003
NO.: 8 (Cont.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c., of the City's Zoning Ordinance, 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 a variance from this ordinance
requirement.
Staff supports the requested variance. Given the fact that the proposed
accessory building meets or exceeds all of the setback and separation
requirements, staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed
accessory building will not be out of character with other accessory
buildings in the general area. Staff feels that the proposed 6 to 7 foot rear
yard setback allows for better massing of the structures on this lot, as a
zero (0) rear yard setback is allowed adjacent to an alley right-of-way, as
is the case with the majority of the accessory buildings within this block.
Staff feels that the proposed accessory building will have no adverse
impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance, 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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