HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7755 Staff AnalysisNOVEMBER 29, 2004
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File No.: Z-7755
Owner: John and Patti Bailey
Address: 5124 Crestwood Road
Description: Lot 84 R, Prospect Terrace Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254, the building line provisions of Section 31-12 and the easement provisions of
Section 36-11 associated with proposed building additions.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Issues
B. Staff Analysis:
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 5124 Crestwood Road is occupied by a two-story
rock and frame single family residence. Access to the property is gained by
way of a paved alley along the north property line. A three -car carport is
located near the northeast corner of the property, with an inground pool south
of the carport structure. There is a two-story accessory dwelling at the
northwest corner of the property, within three (3) feet of the northwest corner of
the house. The accessory building is located two (2) to three (3) feet from the
west side property line.
The applicants propose to construct two(2) new additions to the single family
house. The first is a two-story addition (16 feet by 21 feet) on the rear of the
structure at its northeast corner. This addition will cross a rear platted building
line as noted on the attached site plan sketch, and be located 16 feet to 21 feet
back from the rear (north) property line.
NOVEMBER 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 14 ICON'T.
The second proposed addition is a two-story addition at the northwest corner
of the house, connecting to the existing accessory building. This second
proposed addition is also noted on the attached sketch. The second addition
will be fairly narrow and wrap around the east and south walls of the accessory
building. The addition will be located 11 to 12 feet from the rear (north)
property line and two (2) feet from the west side property line. The northeast
corner of this addition will extend approximately one (1) foot into a rear access
easement. This addition will also cross the rear platted building line.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 36-254(d)(3) requires a
minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Section 36-11(f) requires that
encroachments into easements be reviewed and approved by the Board of
Adjustment. Section 31-12( c) of the Subdivision Ordinance also requires that
encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the
Board. Therefore, the applicants are requesting variances from these
ordinance standards to allow the proposed building additions.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as
relatively minor. The overall residential structure will occupy only a small
percentage of this rather large single family lot. The building additions as
proposed will not be out of character with other large single family residences
in this neighborhood. Staff feels that the proposed access easement
encroachment is very minor. The proposed one (1) foot corner encroachment
should not interfere with the main paved travel lane within this alley access
easement. Staff feels that the proposed additions 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 rear building line
for the proposed additions. 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
additions subject to the completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in
the rear platted building line as approved by the Board.
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NOVEMBER 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 14 (CON'T.
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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