HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7848 Staff AnalysisMAY 23, 2005
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.: Z-7848
Owner/Applicant: Joseph and Mimi Hurst
Address: 1921 N. Spruce Street
Description: Lot 90 and the North Y2 of Lot 91, Shadowlawn Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of
Section 36-156 to allow a pool with a reduced street side 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-2 zoned property at 1921 N. Spruce Street is occupied by a two-
story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located on
the southeast corner of N. Spruce Street and Club Road. There is a
two -car wide driveway from Club Road which accesses a garage on the
north side of the residence. The property sits several feet above the
grade of Club Road. There is also a small alley (undeveloped) which
runs along the east property line.
The applicants propose to construct an in -ground swimming pool near
the northeast corner of the property, as noted on the attached site plan.
The proposed pool will be located 13 to 14.5 feet from the house and 6.5
feet from the street side (north) property line. The pool will be
surrounded by an at -grade concrete or rock walkway.
MAY 23, 2005
ITEM NO.: 8 (CON'T.)
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a
minimum 15 foot street side setback for accessory structures (including
in -ground pools) in single family zoning. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance from this ordinance standard.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels the request is
reasonable. The rear yard is enclosed by a privacy fence which, in
combination with the slope of the property, will give the pool very little
visibility from abutting property. Staff feels the proposed pool with
reduced street side setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the setback variance for the proposed
pool structure, as filed.
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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