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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7971 Staff AnalysisDECEMBER 19, 2005 ITEM NO.: 3 File No.: Z-7971 Owner: Ira and Janet Moore Address: 3400 Montrose Drive Description: Lot 181, Longlea Additoin Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow a building 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 property at 3400 Montrose Drive is zoned R-2 and is occupied by a two- story brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide drive which serves as access to the property. There is a side -loading garage at the south end of the residence. The applicants propose to construct a 25 foot by 33 foot one-story garage at the southwest corner of the residence. The garage will be attached to the house by way of an enclosed connection. The proposed garage will be located 8 feet from the side (south) property line and 18 feet from the rear (west) property line. The existing garage will be enclosed for additional living space. There will be additional heated and cooled space within the roof area DECEMBER 19, 2005 ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.) above the garage which will be used as additional living space, such as a game room with extra bathroom. Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear setback of 25 feet for principal structures in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the proposed garage to be located 18 feet from the rear (west) property line. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as relatively minor. The applicants are locating the garage addition in order to save trees in the rear yard area. The proposed garage will have more than adequate separation from structures on adjacent lots to the south and west. Staff feels the proposed garage structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent lots or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject to the garage addition being constructed to match the existing residential structure. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 19, 2005) Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting the application be withdrawn. Staff supported the withdrawal. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and withdrawn by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.