HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7660 Staff AnalysisJUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 12
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-7660
Richard and Dana Lawrence
2018 N. Tyler Street
Part of Lots 12-14, Block 23, Newton's Addition
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of
Section 36-156 to allow an accessory building with a reduced side setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 2018 N. Tyler Street is occupied by a one-
story brick and frame single family residence. There is a one -car
driveway from Tyler Street which serves as access. A one-story frame
accessory garage structure is located at the southwest corner of the
residence. The existing garage structure is approximately 12 feet by 26
feet in size. It is located approximately 8 feet from the principal
residential structure and 1.5 to 2.5 feet from the south (side) property
line.
The applicants note that the existing garage structure is in need of
extensive repairs. Therefore, the applicants propose to remove the
garage and construct a new garage structure on the existing foundation.
The new garage would have the same size, height and design as the
existing structure.
JUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 12 (Cont.
As noted above, the garage has a side yard setback along the south
property line ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 feet. Section 36-156(a)(2)f. of the
City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side yard setback of three
(3) feet for accessory buildings in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the applicants
are requesting a variance to allow construction of the new garage
structure with the same side setback as the existing structure.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the variance
request as very minor in nature. The rebuilding of the existing
accessory garage should have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area. The accessory garage appears to have
adequate separation from existing structures on the adjacent property to
the south.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side 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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