HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7702 Staff AnalysisAUGUST 30, 2004
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description
Zoned:
Z-7702
Diane and Fletcher Lord, Jr.
2214 Country Club Lane
Lots 5 and 6, Block 11, Country Club Heights Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of
Section 36-254 to allow a building addition with a reduced rear yard setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residence
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residence
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 2214 Country Club Lane is occupied by a
two-story brick and frame single family residence. There is a one -car
wide concrete driveway from Country Club Lane along the south side of
the residence. There is a one-story frame garage/storage accessory
structure at the northwest corner of the property which the applicant has
noted will be repaved or reconstructed.
The applicants propose to construct a one-story room and garage
addition at the southwest corner of the residence. The garage structure
will be located 8.3 feet from the south (side) property line and 13.5 feet
from the west (rear) property line, which is the centerline of an
abandoned alley. The existing concrete drive will be used to access the
proposed garage structure.
AUGUST 30, 2004
ITEM NO.: 6
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a
minimum side yard setback of 8 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 36-
254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet. Therefore,
the applicants are requesting a variance to allow the reduced rear yard
setback (13.5 feet).
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the
requested reduced rear yard setback is reasonable and will not be out
of character with other properties in this neighborhood. The applicant
has designed the garage addition to preserve a nature tree and provide
adequate maneuvering area for access to the garage.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback
variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 30, 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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