HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7745 Staff AnalysisNOVEMBER 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-7745
Jesse Smith
20 Dartmouth Drive
Lot 72, Kensington Place Addition, Phase I
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: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Issues
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 20 Dartmouth Drive is occupied by a one-story
single family residence which is under construction. Foundation work on the
structure is nearing completion. There will be a two -car wide driveway from
Dartmouth Drive which will serve as access. The lot slopes downward from
front to back (south to north) to a drainage ditch which runs along the rear
property line.
As part of the new home construction, the applicant proposes to construct a 12
foot by 22 foot deck at the northwest corner of the house. The proposed deck
will be uncovered and unenclosed, and be located 17.5 feet from the rear
(north) property line. The deck will be located approximately six (6) feet above
grade. Steps to the deck will be located on the east side of the deck structure,
running along the back wall of the house. The steps will be located
approximately 23 feet back from the rear property line.
NOVEMBER 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 5 CON'T.
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
requesting a variance from this ordinance standard for the proposed deck
structure.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The variance as requested is
very minimal. The single family properties to the north slope upward from the
drainage area which runs along the common rear property line. The decks on
the residences to the north have approximately the same height above grade
as the proposed deck. Staff feels that the proposed deck, being uncovered
and unenclosed, will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject to the
deck structure remaining uncovered and unenclosed.
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.
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