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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7575 Staff AnalysisFebruary 23, 2004 ITEM NO.: 7 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-7575 John L. Shields 1619 N. Tyler Street Lot 17, Block 3, Englewood Addition R-2 A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156 to allow accessory structures which exceed the maximum rear yard coverage allowed. The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Single Family Residential Single Family Residential The R-2 zoned property at 1619 N. Tyler Street is occupied by a one-story frame single family residence. There is a one -car driveway from N. Tyler Street which serves as access. There is a metal carport structure and a small storage building in the rear yard, at the northeast corner of the residence. There is an alley right-of-way along the east property line. The applicant proposes to remove the carport structure from the property and move the 8 foot by 12 foot storage building to the southeast corner of the property. The applicant also proposes to construct a 24 foot by 24 foot garage (one-story) at the northeast corner of the property and a 13 foot by 16 foot in -ground pool within the rear yard. The garage and storage building will be located three (3) feet from side and rear property February 23, 2004 ITEM NO.: 7 (Cont.) lines, with the pool being located approximately 8.5 feet from the south side property line. The applicant also proposes to construct a master bedroom/bath addition on the east side of the residence. Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum 30 percent rear yard coverage (rear 25 feet) for accessory buildings. The proposed accessory buildings will occupy approximately 49 percent of the required rear yard. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard. The accessory structures as well as the proposed building addition comply with the minimum setback requirements. Staff is supportive of the variance request. Staff feels that the proposed rear yard coverage will not be out -of -character with the general area. There are several properties in this area which have relatively large accessory buildings and rear yard coverage exceeding ordinance standards. Staff feels that the proposed accessory structures will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or general area. C. Staff Recommendations: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage, subject to a building permit being obtained for all construction. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 23, 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 5 ayes and 0 nays. 2