HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7752 Staff AnalysisNOVEMBER 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 11
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-7752
Parkinson Building Group, Inc.
73 Wellington Colony Drive
Lot 34, Block 13, The Villages of Wellington 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 front steps with a
reduced front setback and which cross 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 73 Wellington Colony Drive is occupied by a two-
story brick and stucco single family residence which is under construction and
nearing completion. There is a two -car wide shared access drive along the
east and south property lines which serve as access to a garage on the rear of
the structure. There is a 20 foot front platted building line along the north
property line. The existing house is located approximately 23 feet back from
the front property line, with the front door being approximately five (5) feet
above grade.
The applicant proposes to construct an uncovered, unenclosed step structure
from the front entrance, which will extend 4.13 feet across the platted building
line. This will result in a front setback of approximately 16 feet.
NOVEMBER 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 11 (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 applicant is
requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the proposed
step structure with a reduced front setback and which crosses a platted
building line. Additionally, an 8 foot high wood fence is proposed to enclose a
portion of the yard at the southeast corner of the house. No variances are
needed for the fence based on the fact that it complies with the minimum
building setbacks for the lot.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances associated with the proposed
front step structure. Staff views the request as reasonable. There is an
existing access easement (20 to 30 feet wide) along the side and rear property
lines which limits the amount of buildable area on the lot. Additionally, staff
feels that given the design of the home and its placement on the lot, the
proposed step design is the best option for the structure. Therefore, staff
believes the proposed step structure will have no adverse 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 step structure. 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 Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances associated with the
front step structure, 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 portion of the step structure extending past the front platted building
line must remain uncovered and 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.
NOVEMBER 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 11 CON'T.
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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