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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7743 Staff AnalysisNOVEMBER 29, 2004 ITEM NO.: File No.: Owner: Address: Description: Zoned: Z-7743 Edwin O. Corder, II 1812 N. Monroe Street Part of Lots 53 and 54, Shadowlawn 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 side setback. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Issues B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 1812 N. Monroe Street is occupied by a one-story brick and rock single family residence. There is a one -car wide driveway from N. Monroe Street which serves as access. A one-story frame garage structure is located at the southwest corner of the property. The applicant proposes to construct a building addition (approximately 10 feet by 35 feet) at the northeast corner of the home. The addition will be one-story in height with a finished attic space. The addition will be located four (4) feet from the side (north) property line and approximately 34 feet from the front (east) property line, behind a 30 foot front platted building line. Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of six (6) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance for the proposed room addition. NOVEMBER 29, 2004 ITEM NO.: 3 CON'T. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the request is reasonable, and that the proposed side setback will not be out of character with the neighborhood. The existing residential structure to the north is located 10 to 12 feet back from the dividing side property line, with a driveway along the south side of that structure. Therefore, staff feels that the proposed building addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 29, 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. 2