HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7558 Staff AnalysisDecember 22, 2003
ITEM NO.: 10
File No.: Z-7558
Owner: Patricia Butler
Address: 33 Beverly Place
Description: Lot 15 and part of the "Reserved" area,
Beverly Place Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow
building additions with reduced setbacks.
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 33 Beverly Place is occupied by a two-story
brick and frame single family residence. There is a one -car driveway from
Beverly Place which serves as access. There is an existing one-story
detached garage/storage building at the northeast corner of the existing
house.
The applicant proposes to construct a one-story building addition at the
southeast corner of the house to accommodate a screened -in porch,
master bath and closets. This addition will be located five (5) feet from
the side (south) property line. An unenclosed carport addition is also
proposed at the northeast corner of the house. The carport will be set
back 1.67 feet from the north side property line. The applicant is also
December 22, 2003
ITEM NO.: 10 (Cont.
proposing to make small additions to the front of the house and to the
existing accessory building, as shown on the attached site plan.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance, requires minimum
side yard setbacks of seven (7) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting variances to allow the five (5) foot and 1.67 foot
side yard setbacks as described above. The proposed additions to the
front of the house and the accessory building conform to ordinance
requirements.
Staff is supportive of the requested side yard setback variances. Staff
feels that the request is reasonable, and that the proposed additions will
not be out of character with the general area. Staff is supportive of the
1.67 foot side yard setback for the carport, as long as the structure
remains unenclosed on the north, east and west sides. The house
immediately to the north fronts on Longfellow Lane and has a rear yard
relationship to the property at 33 Beverly Place. The existing house to the
north is located 8 to 9 feet from its south property line, therefore,
separation between it and the proposed carport structure should be no
issue. The proposed additions should have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The 1.67 foot side setback for the carport shall include any overhang.
2. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent
properties.
3. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the north, east and
west sides.
4. A building permit must be obtained for all construction.
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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 recusal (Francis).
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