HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7888 Staff AnalysisJULY 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-7888
Owner: Miles Goggans
Applicant: Jeff Junkin
Address: 24 Greathouse Bend Drive
Description: Lot 24, Phase II, Greathouse Bend Estates Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow a pool with a reduced front setback and separation.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 24 Greathouse Bend Drive is currently undeveloped
and wooded. The property slopes downward from back to front (south to
north). There is a 40 foot wide access easement within the rear portion of the
property.
The applicant proposes to construct a single family residence on the property,
as noted on the attached site plan. As part of the lot development, the
applicant is also proposing a pool structure at the northwest corner of the
house. The pool will be located 30 feet back from the front (north) property
line and 21 feet from the side (west) property line. The pool will be separated
from the house by approximately four (4) feet.
JULY 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 4 CONT.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 60
foot front setback for accessory structures in residential zoning. Section 36-
156(a)(2)b. requires accessory structures to be separated from principal
structures by at least six (6) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
variances from these ordinance standards to allow the pool structure with a
reduced front setback and separation.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Given the topography of the
single family lot, staff feels the request is reasonable. Because of the slope of
the lot and the vehicular access being along the rear property line, the front of
the house will face the rear (south) property line. This places the rear yard
between the house and the street frontage, limiting the area where accessory
structures can be constructed. Staff believes the pool structure will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The proposed
pool is located within the required setbacks for a principal structure.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances associated with the
proposed pool structure, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 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.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as recommended by
staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open position.