HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7751 Staff AnalysisNOVEMBER 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 10
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-7751
Arthur and Jeanine Hart
35 Tallyho Lane
Lot 212, Foxcroft Fourth Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow a porch addition with a
reduced front setback, and which crosses a platted building line.
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 35 Tallyho Lane is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is at the southeast corner of
Tallyho Lane and Bugle Court. There is a two -car wide driveway from Bugle
Court which serves as access. This single family lot slopes upward from
Tallyho Lane, from front to back.
The applicants propose to construct a 9 foot by 36 foot covered porch on the
front of the residence. The porch will be unenclosed and located
approximately 17 feet back from the front (north) property line. Two (2) or
three (3) steps will lead from the center of the porch to an existing sidewalk to
Tallyho Lane. Additionally, the porch will cross a 25 foot front platted building
line by approximately eight (8) feet.
NOVEMBER 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 10 CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet. Section 31-12 ( c) of the Subdivision Ordinance requires
that variances for encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed
and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicants are
requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the proposed
porch addition with a reduced front setback and which crosses a platted
building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances associated with the proposed
porch construction. Staff feels that the proposed unenclosed porch will be
compatible with the neighborhood, and give the single family residence more
street appeal. The single family residences across Tallyho Lane to the north
were developed as per the City's hillside subdivision standards, with front
setbacks of approximately 15 feet. Based on this and the fact that the property
is at a higher elevation than Tallyho Lane, staff feels that the proposed porch
addition will have no negative visual impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to
complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted front building line
for the proposed porch addition. The applicant should review the filing
procedure with the circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a
revised Bill of Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances associated with the
porch addition, subject to the following conditions:
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
2. The porch must remain unenclosed on the north, east and west sides.
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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