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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7960 Staff AnalysisNOVEMBER 28, 2005 ITEM NO.: 5 File No.: Z-7960 Owner: Michael Stewart Applicant: Richard S. Harp Address: 1832 N. Cleveland Street Description: Lot 1 and the north'/ of Lot 2, Block 7, Forest Park Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow an addition with a reduced rear 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 1832 N. Cleveland Street is occupied by a one- story frame single family residence. The property is located on the southwest corner of N. Cleveland Street and "R" Street. There is a short access drive from "R" Street leading to a carport on the north side of the residence. There is a swimming pool in the rear yard along the south property line. Some work is being done on the rear (west end) of the residential structure in preparation for a new building addition. The applicant is proposing to construct a one-story 40 foot by 22.4 foot addition to the rear of the existing residential structure, as noted on the NOVEMBER 28, 2005 ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.) attached site plan. The proposed addition will be located approximately 7.5 feet from the north (side) property line and nine (9) feet from the west (rear) property line. The addition will be approximately 6.5 feet from the pool structure. Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 25 foot rear setback for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard to allow the building addition with a nine (9) foot rear setback. The addition's proposed side setback and separation from the pool conform to ordinance requirements. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff believes the proposed addition will not be out of character with similar additions and lot coverages which have occurred in this area over the past several years. The applicants have submitted a letter from the property owner immediately west supporting the proposed building addition. The letter is attached for Board of Adjustment review. Staff feels the variance request is reasonable, and the proposed building addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 28, 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.