HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7600 Staff AnalysisMarch 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-7600
Owner: Richard and Anita Vaughn
Address: 7125 Highway 300
Description: Southwest corner of Highway 300 and
Country Creek Lane (private drive)
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
garage addition with a reduced side yard
setback.
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 7125 Highway 300 is occupied by a one-story
rock and frame single family residence. Country Creek Lane, a one (1)
lane paved private drive, is located along the north property line and
serves as access to this property and several other residences. The
property slopes downward from east to west and from north to south. A
small lake is located within the west portion of the property.
The applicants propose to construct a 20 foot by 40 foot enclosed garage
addition at the north end of the residence. The garage addition will be
located from one (1) to four (4) feet from the north property line. The
applicants note that the proposed garage location is the best possible
March 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 6
location for a parking structure, due to the slope of the property and the
existing septic field lines in the rear yard, between the house and the lake.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
side yard setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned parcel. Therefore,
the applicants are requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement
for the proposed garage addition.
Staff is supportive of the variance request. Staff's support is based
primarily on the fact that Country Creek Lane is a private driveway, not a
street right-of-way, which serves only a few properties. Additionally, there
will be approximately 17 to 24 feet of back -out space between the garage
structure and the private drive. Staff feels that the requested variance is
reasonable, as the proposed garage structure will be located partially
within an area which is currently used as a driveway and for parking. Staff
believes the proposed garage structure will have no adverse impact on
the adjacent properties or general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback variance,
as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 29, 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.
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