HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7831 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 12
File No.: Z-7831
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Phillip and Jaime Norton
Phillip Norton
3810 Compton Street
Lot 3, Lida A. Dice's Addition
R-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of
Section 36-156 to allow an accessory building with increased rear yard coverage,
and the fence provisions of Section 36-516 to allow a fence which exceeds the
maximum height allowed.
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-3 zoned property at 3810 Compton Street is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. There is a one car wide drive from
Compton Street which serves as access. A one-story frame garage
which was near the northeast corner of the property has been torn down
and is in the process of being removed from the site. A new wood fence
was recently constructed along the rear (north) property line. The fence
ranges in height from 8'-4" to 8'-8".
The applicant proposes to construct a new 24 foot by 28 foot garage
structure at the northeast corner of the property, as noted on the
attached site plan. A 10 foot by 24 foot covered patio area is proposed
APRIL 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 12 CON'T.)
on the west side of the garage structure. The garage/covered patio
structure will be located three (3) feet back from the rear (north) property
line, four (4) feet from the side (east) property line, and be separated
from the house by over 25 feet. The accessory structure is proposed to
occupy approximately 59 percent of the required rear yard (rear 25 feet
of the lot). The garage/covered patio structure will be constructed to
match the existing house.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
rear yard coverage of 30 percent for accessory buildings in the single
family zoning districts. Section 36-516(e)(1)a. allows a maximum
residential fence height of six (6) feet. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting variances to allow the proposed accessory building to cover
approximately 59 percent of the required rear yard, and the fence height
along the rear property line to exceed six (6) feet.
Staff supports the requested variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The size of the proposed accessory building is not out of
character with other structures within this single family neighborhood.
The proposed garage/covered patio structure could be pulled closer to
the house to reduce the amount of rear yard coverage, but adequate
vehicular maneuvering area for the garage would not exist. Staff feels
that the proposed placement of the structure is appropriate and should
have no adverse impact on the general area. With respect to the
requested fence variance, the single family lot backs up to the Pulaski
Heights Elementary/Middle School campus. The campus occupies two
(2) square blocks, with the large playground/field area being located
adjacent to this single family lot. Staff feels that the requested fence
height is appropriate for this location.
C. Staff Recommendatio
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage and
fence variances, subject to permits being issued for the construction
project, including the fence construction and demolition of the accessory
structure.
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.
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APRIL 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 12 (CON'T.
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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