HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7705 Staff AnalysisAUGUST 30, 2004
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.: Z-7705
Owner: Amy Pierce
Address: 18 Windrush Point
Description: Lot 75, Block 2, Woodland's Edge Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow a deck 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 under construction
Proposed Use of Property: Single-family residence
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 18 Windrush Point contains a single family
residence which is currently under construction. The property slopes slightly
downward from front to back. The lot backs up to a platted "green belt",
containing a creek. The Cherry Creek Subdivision is located on the north side
of the "green belt".
As part of the new home construction, the applicant proposes to construct a 10
foot wide deck on the rear of the residence. The deck will be located 8.5 to 18
feet from the rear property line, and will be 10 to 11 feet above grade. The
applicant has noted that the deck will be uncovered and unenclosed.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
yard setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots. As noted, the proposed deck
structure will be 8.5 to 18 feet from the rear property line. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement.
AUGUST 30, 2004
ITEM NO.: 9 Cont.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the variance as
minor in nature. Given the fact that there is a platted "green belt" along the
rear property line and the fact that the deck will be uncovered and unenclosed,
staff feels that the requested reduced rear yard setback is reasonable.
Additionally, the applicant submitted a letter from the subdivision developer,
Rocket Properties, supporting the proposed deck structure. Staff feels that the
requested reduced rear yard setback 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,
subject to the deck structure remaining uncovered and unenclosed.
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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