HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7793 Staff AnalysisFEBRUARY 28, 2005
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-7793
Owner: James and LaRae Bearden
Applicant: James Bearden
Address: 2624 Crouchwood Road
Description: Lot 32, Kingwood Place Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A time extension is requested to remove an accessory building
from a front yard.
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 2624 Crouchwood Road is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single family residence. There is a single -car driveway from
Crouchwood Road which serves as access. The property slopes downward from
front to back.
The applicant recently placed a "Rubbermaid" storage building within the front
yard of the property. The building is approximately 15 feet from the front (south)
property line. The applicant has noted that the accessory building was placed on
the property in order for him to park his motorcycle in. The applicant also notes
that without the enclosed parking for his motorcycle, his insurance policy would
be canceled. The City's enforcement staff recently issued the applicant a notice
to remove the building from the front yard.
FEBRUARY 28, 2005
ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T.
C
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 60 feet for accessory buildings in R-2 zoning. The applicant agrees to
remove the accessory building from the front yard, but is requesting six (6)
months to do so. The applicant has noted that the building could be moved into
the rear yard, but because of the slope downward from front to back, a concrete
walkway/driveway would need to be constructed from the front yard to the
building. The six (6) month extension is requested to give the applicant time to
have the walkway/driveway constructed. Staff has met with the applicant at the
site and determined the accessory building could be placed in the rear yard and
meet all required minimum setbacks.
Staff is supportive of the requested extension of time to remove the accessory
building from the front yard. Staff feels that six (6) months from the time the
applicant made the request (January 26, 2005) is a reasonable amount of time to
have the walkway/driveway constructed and the accessory building moved.
Therefore, staff will support a time extension to July 26, 2005.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of a time extension (temporary variance) to July
26, 2005. By that date the accessory building must be removed from the front
yard, and comply with all minimum setbacks as required by ordinance.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (FEBRUARY 28, 2005)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant requested this item be withdrawn. Staff
supported the withdrawal request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and withdrawn by a vote of 3 ayes, 0
nays and 2 absent.
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