HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7566 Staff AnalysisJanuary 26, 2004
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-7566
Owner: Teri Lipsmeyer
Address: 2710 Woodsgate Drive
Description: Lot 9, Block 2, The Woodlands Edge
Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 and the
building line provisions of Section 31-12 to
allow front steps with a reduced front yard
setback and which cross a front platted
building line.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments,
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented
in an attached letter.
Single Family Residence under
construction
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 2710 Woodsgate Drive is occupied by a .
one-story brick single family residence which is currently under
construction. There will be a two -car driveway from Woodsgate Drive
near the northwest corner of the property. The property slopes upward
from the street to the front building line, and back downward toward the
rear of the lot.
January 26, 2004
ITEM NO.: 4 Cont.
There is a small covered porch on the front of the house which was built
to the 25 foot front platted building line. There are brick steps extending
from the porch toward the front property line, and crossing the front
platted building line by approximately five (5) feet. Therefore, the steps
are located approximately 20 feet back from the front property line. The
front door of the house is located approximately four (4) to five (5) feet
above grade.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
25 foot front yard setback for R-2 zoned property. Section 31-12 of the
Subdivision Ordinance requires that encroachments across platted
building lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance
standards for the existing brick steps.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. The encroachment of the
front steps over the front platted building line is very minor in nature. As
noted above the steps are located approximately 20 feet back from the
front property line. Additionally, the steps are uncovered and unenclosed.
Staff feels that this minor encroachment will have no adverse impact on
the adjacent properties or the general area.
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 front steps. 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
completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JANUARY 26, 2004)
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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