HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7644 Staff AnalysisMAY 26, 2004
ITEM NO.: 12
File No.: Z-7644
Owner: Nancy Wade
Address: 5817 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Description: Lots 9 and 10, Block 7, Mountain Park Addition
Zoned: C-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the parking provisions of
Section 36-502 to allow a reduced number of off-street parking spaces
associated with a building addition.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Commercial
Proposed Use of Property: Commercial
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The C-3 zoned property at 5817 Kavanaugh Blvd. is occupied by two
(2) one-story commercial buildings. The building facing Kavanaugh
Blvd. contains enclosed retail uses. The building in the rear appears to
be vacant. There is a small paved parking area along the east property
line, which contains six (6) off-street parking spaces. The parking is
accessed by way of a paved alley between Grant and Pierce Steets.
The applicant proposes to construct a 17 foot by 20 foot building
addition at the southeast corner of the larger building which faces
Kavanaugh Blvd. The additional building space will be used as an
office for one of the existing retail uses. The proposed building addition
conforms to all minimum setback requirements as per Section 36-301 of
the City's Zoning Ordinance.
As noted above, there are six (6) existing paved parking spaces along
the property's east property line. The overall building area on this lot
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would typically require a total of 13 off-street parking spaces, according
to Section 36-502. Therefore, the property has a nonconforming
number of parking spaces.
According to Section 36-506, the proposed building expansion would
require one (1) additional off-street parking space. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard based
on the fact that there is no area on the site to provide an additional
parking space.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The applicant notes that
the additional building area will be used as office for an existing retail
use, and not an additional retail use. The majority of the commercial
uses along the south side of Kavanaugh Blvd., between University Ave.
and Taylor street have very little or no off-street parking. Therefore, the
applicant's request will not be out of character with the general area.
Staff feels that the requested parking variance is reasonable and will
have no adverse impact on the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested parking variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MAY 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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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