HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7930 Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 26, 2005
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-7930
Owner: Paula Baker and Billy Joe Rouse, Jr.
Address: 1417 S. Buchanan Street
Description: Lot 18, Block 7, Oak Forest Gardens Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence provisions of Section
36-156 to allow a second floor addition to an accessory building with a reduced side
setback.
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 1417 S. Buchanan Street is occupied by a one-
story brick and frame single family residence. The property is located on the
east side of Buchanan Street, south of West 14th Street. There is a one -car
wide shared drive from S. Buchanan Street, along the north property line. A
one-story brick garage structure has existed for a number of years near the
northeast corner of the property.
The applicant recently constructed a second story to the existing accessory
garage structure. The applicant has noted that the second floor addition to the
accessory garage is to be used as a play room for his children, with the first
floor continuing to be used as a garage. The second story addition is frame
construction, with a landing and steps on the front (west side) of the garage
structure. The existing accessory structure is located V-4" from the side
(north) property line and 27 feet from the rear (east) property line.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2005
ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'T.)
Section 36-156(a)(2)f. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
three (3) foot side setback for accessory buildings in residential zoning.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reduced side
setback for the second floor addition to the accessory building. The variance
is required based on the fact the second floor addition increases the intensity
of the existing accessory building with a nonconforming reduced side setback.
All other setbacks conform to ordinance standards.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance for a reduced side setback. Staff
views the request as reasonable. Although there is an accessory garage
structure with a minimal side setback located immediately north of the
structure in question, the addition of the second floor actually increases the
physical separation between the two accessory structures. This is based on
the fact that the overhang on the structure in question has been moved up to a
second floor level. Staff feels the existing two-story accessory structure will
have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback variance,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The accessory building cannot be used for a dwelling unit or in conjunction
with any business activities.
2. There are to be no separate utility meters on the accessory structure.
3. A building permit must be obtained for the second floor addition.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 26, 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 5 ayes and 0 nays.
2