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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7576 Staff AnalysisFebruary 23, 2004 ITEM NO.: 8 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-7576 Craig Custom Construction, LLC 45 Wellington Colony Drive Lot 14, Block 13, The Villages of Wellington R-2 A variance is requested from the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow construction of a landing and stairs which cross a platted building line. The applicants' justification is presented in an attached letter. Single Family Residence under construction Single Family. Residential The R-2 zoned property at 45 Wellington Colony Drive is occupied by a single family residence which is under construction (foundation). There is a driveway along the east property line which serves as access. The property is located 6 to 7 feet above the grade of Wellington Colony Drive. The front porch of the residence will be located within one (1) foot of the front 20 foot platted building line. The applicant proposes to construct an uncovered, unenclosed landing at the center of the porch structure, with steps extending to the side. The landing/stair structure will extend four (4) feet across the platted building February 23, 2004 ITEM NO.: 8(Cont.) line, resulting in a 16 foot setback from the front property line. The landing will be located 5 to 6 feet above the finished grade of the lot. Section 31-12(c) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance requires that variances for encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the encroachment. Staff is supportive of the variance request. Staff views the request as very minor in nature. The landing/stair structure is relatively small, and will be uncovered and unenclosed. Therefore, staff feels that the proposed front setback for the landing/stair structure is reasonable, and will have no adverse impact on the surrounding 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 landing/stair structure. 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 following conditions: 1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted building line as approved by the Board. 2. The landing/stair structure must remain uncovered and unenclosed. 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