HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7807 Staff AnalysisMARCH 28, 2005
ITEM NO.:
File No.: Z-7807
Owner: Donald C. Wold
Applicant: Stanley Schulte
Address: 38 Pine Manor Drive
Description: Lot 14, Pine Manor Addition
Zoned: 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 carport 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 Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 38 Pine Manor Drive is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Pine
Manor Drive which serves as access. The property slopes downward from
front to back. The property also contains a 35 foot front platted building line.
The applicant proposes to construct a 20 foot by 22 foot carport structure at
the northeast corner of the residential structure. The carport structure will be
unenclosed and be constructed to match the existing residential structure. The
proposed carport will cross the front platted building line by approximately 12
feet, resulting in a 23 foot front setback. The proposed carport will be located
eight (8) feet from the side (north) property line.
MARCH 28, 2005
ITEM NO.: 6 (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
carport with a reduced front setback and which crosses a platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances associated with the proposed
carport structure. Staff feels the request is reasonable. The front setback for
the carport structure is only two (2) feet less than the typical ordinance
required minimum front setback of 25 feet. Additionally, the property is located
within a small curve of Pine Manor Drive which will aid in reducing any visual
impact the structure might have on surrounding properties. Staff feels the
proposed carport 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 carport 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
new carport 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 carport structure must be constructed to match the existing residence.
3. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the north, east, west and
a portion of the south sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 28, 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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