HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7614 Staff AnalysisApril 26, 2004
ITEM NO.: 9
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-7614
Natasha Marlow
5201 Stonewall Road
Lot 1, Block 25, Newton's Addition
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A variance is requested from the area
provisions of Section 36-254 to allow a
building addition with a reduced side yard
setback.
The applicant's justification is presented
in an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 5201 Stonewall Road is occupied by a one-
story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at
the southwest corner of Stonewall Road and Newton Street. There is an
asphalt area for parking two (2) vehicles along the Newton Street right-of-
way. There is an existing swimming pool within the rear yard.
The applicant proposes to remove an old 700 square foot building
addition from the southeast corner of the house. The applicant then
proposes to construct a new 1,600 square foot (one-story) addition on the
rear of the structure, extending into the rear yard and along the east side
of the existing swimming pool. The main addition will be located 4.4 to 4.5
feet from the west (side) property line. It will be located 25.5 feet from the
rear property line. A small covered porch (unenclosed) will be located on
April 26, 2004
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.
the east side of the addition, adjacent to the paved parking area. The
porch will be located 1.2 feet from the east (side) property line.
Section 36-254 (d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
five (5) foot side yard setback for this 50 foot wide residential lot. As
noted previously, the building addition will be located 4.4 to 4.5 feet from
the west (side) property line, with the covered porch being 1.2 feet from
the east (side) line. The main building addition will maintain
approximately the same side yard setbacks as the existing house.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance
standard.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the variance as
very minor in nature. The main portion of the addition encroaches only a
few inches into the required side yard along the west property line. The
remainder of the main addition conforms to ordinance requirements. The
small porch (5'x 14') should prove to be fairly unobtrusive, as long as it
remains unenclosed. Staff feels that the proposed building addition will
have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The porch addition must remain unenclosed on the north, south and
east sides.
2. No steps will be allowed to extend from the porch to the east.
3. A building permit must be obtained for all construction.
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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