HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7864 Staff AnalysisJUNE 27, 2005
ITEM NO.: 13
File No.: Z-7864
Owner: Terry and Mengrangiz Watson
Applicant: Terry Watson
Address: 431 Midland Avenue
Description: Lots 22 & 23, Block 11, Midland Hills Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-255 to allow a building addition with a reduced rear setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-3 zoned property at 431 Midland Avenue is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. There is a one -car wide drive from Midland
Avenue which serves as access. There is a paved alley along the rear (east)
property line. The property slopes downward from back to front.
The applicant proposes to construct a one-story addition on the rear of the
residence as noted on the attached site plan. The addition will be approximately
25 feet wide and extend approximately 40 feet toward the rear property line. The
addition will be set back approximately six (6) feet from the side (north) property
line. The addition will also be located 10 feet to 14 feet back from the rear (east)
property line.
JUNE 27, 2005
ITEM NO.: 13 CON'T.)
Section 36-255(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for R-3 zoned lots. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance from this ordinance standard to allow the proposed addition with a
reduced rear setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the request is
reasonable and that the proposed addition will not be out of character with other
single family lot developments in this general area of Hillcrest. There are a
number of single family lots in the area with building massing similar to what this
applicant is proposing. Additionally, the main front portion of the house is set
back over 30 feet from the front property line, which reduces the amount of rear
yard space available for building expansion. Staff believes the proposed addition
will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. In
the attached cover letter, the applicant requests the right to build up to the rear
property line. However, the Board is only asked to consider the addition as
shown on the survey at this time. The applicant is aware that future building
expansion will have to come back before the Board.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 27, 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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