HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7889 Staff AnalysisJULY 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.: Z-7889
Owner: Horace B. Childress, III
Applicant: Terri Duncan
Address: 3219 Foxcroft Road
Description: Lot 240, Foxcroft Fourth Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow a deck addition with a
reduced front setback and which crosses a 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 3219 Foxcroft Road is occupied by a two-story brick
and frame single family residence. There is a two car wide driveway from an
access easement which runs along the north property line. The property
slopes downward from Foxcroft Road (west to east). There is an existing
elevated wood deck/walkway leading from the front property line to the front of
the residence. The walkway/deck structure is located 10-12 feet above grade
and crosses a 25 foot front platted building line.
The applicant is proposing to rebuild the front walkway/deck structure. With
reconstruction the applicant is proposing to enlarge the walkway/deck structure
JULY 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.
slightly, as noted on the attached site plan. The two (2) small areas of
expansion along the northern side of the walkway/deck structure will include
additional deck space and a sitting/bench area.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned property. In addition, Section 31-12( c) of the
Subdivision Ordinance requires that encroachments across platted building
lines be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the
proposed walkway/deck addition with a reduced front setback and which
crosses the front platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff would have approved the
walkway/deck reconstruction administratively, had the applicant not been
proposing to enlarge the structure. The walkway/deck structure is located
below the grade of the street and therefore, is relatively hidden from the
adjacent properties. Staff feels the walkway/deck reconstruction will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or 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 walkway/deck addition. 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 variances associated with reconstructing the
front walkway/deck structure, 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: (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.