HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7834 Staff AnalysisMAY 23, 2005
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z-7834
Owner/Applicant: Charles and Rebecca Spohn
Address: 5412 Edgewood Road
Description: Lot 123, Prospect Terrace Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the building line provisions
of Section 31-12 to allow a porch addition which crosses a front 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 5412 Edgewood Road is occupied by a two-
story brick and frame single family residence which is in the process of
being remodeled. There is a one -car wide driveway from Edgewood
Road which serves as access. There is a one-story frame garage at the
northwest corner of the property. The property contains a 30 -foot front
platted building line.
The applicants propose to construct on 8 -foot wide porch on the front of
the existing structure, as noted on the attached site plan. The porch will
be covered and unenclosed. The porch will be located 27.5 to 30 feet
back from the front property line, crossing the front platted building line
by approximately 2.5 feet at its southeast corner.
MAY 23, 2005
ITEM NO.: 2 (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 applicants are requesting a variance to allow the building
line encroachment.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the
request is relatively minor and will not be out of character with the
neighborhood. The existing house is located 5.5 to 8 feet behind the
30 -foot front platted building line. A number of the residences along
Edgewood Road are located on the front building line or slightly over it.
Staff believes the proposed building line encroachment will have no
adverse impact on 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 porch. 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 building line variance,
subject to completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front
platted building line as approved by the Board.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 23, 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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