HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7865 Staff AnalysisJUNE 27, 2005
ITEM NO.:
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-7865
Pat Brandt
Richard Hall, Genesis Lawn and Landscape
23 Bouresse Court
Lot 71, Block 48, Chenal Valley Addition
A
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 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:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 23 Bouresse Court is occupied by a one-story brick
single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Bouresse Court
which serves as access. There is an upper deck on the rear of the house, with
steps leading to the rear yard. The property slopes downward from front to back
and side to side (south to north).
The applicant recently began construction of a lower deck addition at the
northeast corner of the residence. Framework for the deck is currently in place.
The lower deck will be located four (4) feet from the side property line and 15 feet
from the rear property line, as noted on the attached site plan.
JUNE 27, 2005
ITEM NO.: 14 CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 36-254(d)(3) requires a
minimum rear setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
variances from these ordinance standards to allow the lower deck structure with
reduced side and rear setbacks.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Given the slope of the lot and the
irregular lot slope, staff feels that the request is reasonable. However, staff will
suggest conditions of approval of the deck construction, based on the fact that
the two (2) residences immediately north are at a lower grade and the residents
will look up at the deck structure from their back yards. Staff suggests installing
lattice around the base of the lower de4ck structure and planting Leland Cypress
trees (every 10 feet) along the north side of the deck structure to lessen the
visual impact on the residences to the north. Staff also suggests the lower deck
structure remain uncovered and unenclosed. With these conditions in place,
staff feels that the deck structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variances, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Lattice must be installed around the base of the lower deck addition.
2. Leland Cypress trees must be planted every 10 feet along the northern
side of the lower deck structure.
3. The lower deck structure must remain uncovered and unenclosed.
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.