HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7613 Staff AnalysisApril 26, 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 Analis:
Z-7613
Robert & M. Renee Trammell
3 Falata Court
Lot D-29, Block 13, Chenal Valley Addition
A variance is requested from the building
line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow a
step structure which crosses a platted
building line.
The applicant's justification is presented
in an attached letter.
Single Family residence under construction.
Single Family Residential
The PRD zoned property at 3 Falata Court is occupied by a two-story
single family residence which is under construction. Access to the site is
by way of a platted access easement which runs along the north property
line. There is a 10 foot front platted building line along the south property
line. The platted building lines within this subdivision were approved as
part of the PRD (Planned Residential Development) zoning for the
property.
The single family home under construction has a front porch at the
southeast corner of the structure. The porch is located 5.5 feet back from
the front platted building line, and is approximately 5 feet above grade.
The applicant proposes to construct an uncovered step structure
April 26, 2004
ITEM NO.: 8 (Cont.
extending from the porch, across the building line, to near the front
property line. The proposed step structure will be located within one (1)
foot of the front property line.
Section 31-12(c) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that
encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed and approved by
the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the step encroachment.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Although staff typically does
not support structures located this close to front property lines, staff
supports this specific proposal. After close review of the proposal, staff
determined that the proposed step structure will not be out of character
with the abutting property.
The home immediately west of this property is the only other structure on
the north side of Falata Court which fronts this street. The next property
further west is located within the curve at the end of the street, and the
home immediately to the east faces Falata Circle to the east. Because
Falata Court runs west at a slight angle to Falata Circle, the home
immediately west appears to be located 5 to 6 feet closer to the front
property line than the front of the home in question. Therefore the
proposed step structure will have the appearance of extending no closer
to the front property line than the home to the west. Staff feels that the
proposed step structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
property or 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 step 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 step structure must remain uncovered and unenclosed on all
sides.
3. A building permit must be obtained for the construction.
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April 26, 2004
NO.: 8 (Cont.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 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 3 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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