HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7775 Staff AnalysisJANUARY 31, 2005
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.: Z-7775
Owner: JCS Construction, LLC
Address: 11 Palamino Court
Description: Lot 44, Perry Place Subdivision
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow a deck with a reduced rear 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 Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 11 Palamino Court is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence which was recently constructed. There is a
two -car wide drive from Palamino court which serves as access. As part of the
new construction, an 8 foot by 8 foot wood deck was constructed on the rear of
the house. The deck is uncovered and unenclosed, and is located 17 feet
from the rear (east) property line.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
yard setback of 25 feet for principal structures in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard to allow the
deck with a rear setback of 17 feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels that the variance is
very minor. The single family lot being located at the end of a cul-de-sac has
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ITEM NO.: 8 (CON'T.)
an unusual shape and is relatively shallow (79 feet deep along the north
property line). The lot has a 25 foot front platted building line. Given these
circumstances, it would be difficult to place even a modest size house, as the
one constructed (approximately 1300 square feet), on the lot and conform with
the minimum front and rear yard setbacks. As long as the deck structure
remains uncovered and unenclosed, staff feels that the deck will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The single
family residences located on the lots to the east are located 25 feet or more
back from the rear property line.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance,
subject to the deck structure remaining uncovered and unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 31, 2005)
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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