HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7654 Staff AnalysisJUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-7654
Owner: Alan and Glennda Porbeck
Address: 9 Russwood Cove
Description: Lot 17, Rainwood Second Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of
Section 36-254 to allow a porch addition with a reduced front 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 9 Russwood Cove is occupied by a one-
story rock and frame single family residence. There is a two -car drive
from Russwood Cove which serves as access. The applicants propose
to construct an 8 foot by 18 foot porch on front of the existing residence,
as noted on the attached sketch. The proposed porch will be covered,
but not enclosed. The porch will be located 19 feet back from the front
property line at its nearest point. There is no platted building line.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a
minimum front setback of 25 feet for principal structures in R-2 zoning.
Therefore, the applicants are requesting a variance to allow the front
porch addition with a reduced front setback.
JUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 6
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the variance
as minor in nature. The property is located at the end of a cul-de-sac,
and the curvature of the street will not give the structure the appearance
of being out -of -line with adjacent structures to the south and west along
Russwood Cove. Additionally, the fact that the porch structure will
remain unenclosed will lessen any visual impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback variance,
subject to the porch structure remaining unenclosed on all sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 28, 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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