HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7735 Staff AnalysisOCTOBER 25, 2004
ITEM NO.: 10
File No.: Z-7735
Owner- Howard Duty
Address: 9 Wood Sorrel Point
Description: Lot 34, Block 2, Woodlands 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 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 Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 9 Wood Sorrel Point is occupied by a two-
story brick and frame single family residence which is under
construction and nearing completion. There will be a two -car wide
concrete driveway from Wood Sorrel Point which will serve as access.
The property backs up to a platted green belt tract within the Woodlands
Edge Subdivision. The green belt is approximately 100 feet wide.
The applicant proposes to construct a wood deck with steps on the rear
of the house, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed deck will
be uncovered and unenclosed, and located approximately 2.5 to 3 feet
above grade. The deck will be located eight (8) feet from the rear
(south) property line and 21 feet from the side (east) property line.
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. Therefore, the applicant is
OCTOBER 25, 2004
ITEM NO
10 (CON'T,
requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement to allow the
proposed eight (8) foot rear setback for the deck structure.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance, as it is very minor in
nature. As noted previously, there is a rather wide platted open space
tract immediately south of this lot. The nearest house to the south is
over 100 feet away. Given the fact that the proposed deck structure will
be uncovered and unenclosed and that it will be only 2.5 to 3 feet above
grade, it should prove to be fairly unobtrusive. Staff believes that the
proposed deck structure will have no negative impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area. As has been the practice with recent
variance requests within this new Woodland's Edge Subdivision, staff
requests that the applicant provide a letter from the subdivision's
developer approving of the proposed deck construction.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback
variance, subject to the following conditions:
1. The deck structure must remain uncovered and unenclosed.
2. The applicant must submit a letter from the developer of the
subdivision approving the deck construction, prior to a building
permit being issued.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(OCTOBER 25, 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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