HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7828 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 25, 2005
ITFM NO.- 9
File No.: Z-7828
Owner: Graham Smith construction, LLC.
Applicant: Graham Smith
Address: 505 North Woodrow Street
Description: Lots 213, Graham Smith Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of
Section 36-255 to allow a deck addition 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:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
Single Family Residential
The R-3 zoned property at 505 N. Woodrow Street is occupied by a
two-story brick and frame single family residence which was recently
constructed. There is a two -car wide driveway from Woodrow Street
which serves as access. As part of the new home construction, a 14
foot by 18 foot deck was constructed on the rear of the structure. The
deck is uncovered and unenclosed, with an elevation of six (6) to eight
(8) feet above grade. The deck is located 12 feet from the rear (east)
property line.
Section 36-255(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a
minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
a variance from this ordinance requirement.
APRIL 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 9 CON'T.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the variance
request as relatively minor. This residential lot backs up to the rear
yards of large/deep residential lots which front on Ozark Street. These
residential lots have a fairly steep slope from front to back. There are
no structures on the lot immediately east which would conflict with the
proposed deck structure. With the deck remaining uncovered and
unenclosed, it should have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance,
subject to the deck structure remaining uncovered and unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 25, 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 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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