HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7657 Staff AnalysisJUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.: Z-7657
Owner: Glen and Demetra Brown
Address: 2208 Marshall Street
Description: Part of Lots 1-3, Block 15, Fleming and Bradford's Addition.
Zoned: R-4
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of
Section 36-256 to allow a building addition with a reduced rear setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Duplex
Proposed Use of Property: Duplex
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-4 zoned property at 2208 Marshall Street is occupied by a two-
story brick and frame duplex structure. The structure is currently in the
process of being remodeled. There is a one -car gravel drive (concrete
apron) from Marshall Street which is located within an alley right-of-way
along the south property line. The driveway only serves this property,
as the alley is not developed and serves no properties further west
within the block.
The applicant proposes to construct a two-story (8 foot by 24 foot)
laundry/bath addition and a one-story (24 foot by 30 foot) garage
addition on the rear of the existing duplex structure. The garage
addition would allow parking of three (3) vehicles and be accessed by
way of the existing gravel driveway within the alley right-of-way. The
proposed addition will be located 7.5 to 9.5 feet from the side property
lines and approximately 19 feet from the rear (west) property line.
JUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 9 (Cont.
Section 36-256(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a
minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet for principal structures in R-4
zoning. Therefore, the applicants are requesting a variance from this
ordinance standard to allow the garage addition with a reduced rear
yard setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. Staff feels that the improvements being made to the
property are quality ones which will have a positive influence on future
development and redevelopment in this general area. Staff feels that
the proposed addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback
variance, as filed.
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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