HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7661-A Staff AnalysisJANUARY 31, 2005
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-7661 -A
Owner: Kent and Amy Bryant
Address: 8 Rosier Court
Description: Lot 825, St. Charles Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow a covered deck with a reduced rear setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
Single Family Residential
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 8 Rosier court is occupied by a one-story brick
single family residence. A two -car wide driveway from Rosier court serves as
access. The property slopes downward from west to east. A new room and
covered deck addition were recently constructed on the rear of the house.
On June 28, 2004, the Board of Adjustment approved rear and side setback
variances for the new addition, subject to a good neighbor screening fence
being constructed along the rear property line. The approved site plan is
attached and labeled "Previously Approved."
When the addition was constructed, the deck portion was built slightly larger
than was approved, with the roof covering a different portion of the deck. The
step structure also extends further into the yard. Additionally, a partial screen
wall has been constructed along the north wall of the new deck structure. The
good neighbor screening fence along the rear property line has also been
constructed. Since the deck structure is larger and the roof structure covers a
JANUARY 31, 2005
ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'T.
different, larger section of the deck than previously approved, the applicant is
back before the Board of Adjustment requesting approval of the revised plan.
The revised plan is attached and labeled "Proposed As Revised."
Staff is supportive of the revised site plan. Staff feels that the revised plan has
no greater impact on the adjacent property than the previously approved plan.
In addition to the roof structure over the deck being moved closer to the rear
property line, the net result is five (5) additional feet of deck parallel to the rear
property line. Staff views this as a relatively minor revision. Staff therefore
supports an additional variance from Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning
Ordinance to allow the additional deck area with a reduced rear setback. Staff
supports the construction as completed, including the partial screen wall along
the north side of the deck structure.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance
associated with the revised site plan, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 31, 2005)
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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