HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7984 Staff AnalysisJANUARY 30, 2006
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.- Z-7984
Owner: Robert Haws
Address: 2 Castle Rock Cove
Description: Lot 37, Pebble Beach Woods
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow a deck 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 2 Castle Rock Cove is occupied by a two-story
brick single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Castle
Rock Cove which serves as access. The property slopes. downward from front
to back and side to side (west to east). The lot has street frontage on the
south, west and portion of the east property lines. There is also a 25 foot
platted building line along the south, west and east property lines.
Approximately two (2) years ago an uncovered, unenclosed deck was
constructed on the rear northeast corner of the residential structure. The deck
is approximately 11 feet by 24 feet and is approximately 10 feet above grade
at its highest point. The deck is also located adjacent to a wood fence which is
located on the rear (north) property line.
JANUARY 30, 2006
ITEM! NO.: 3 ICON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(3) requires a minimum rear setback of eight (8) feet for this
R-2 zoned corner lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to
allow the existing deck with a reduced rear setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Although staff typically does not
support structures with no rear setback, the deck is unenclosed and
uncovered, and has existed for two (2) years. Staff became aware of the deck
structure when a City building inspector questioned its setback while making a
footing inspection on the single family residence under construction on the
adjacent property to the north. Since the time the deck was constructed no
complaints have been received from the neighbors. Given the existing
circumstances, including the slope of the property and the reduced buildable
area because of the three (3) street frontages and platted building lines, staff
will support the setback variance to allow the deck to remain. If this deck
structure is ever removed, staff recommends it be replaced with a new deck
structure which conforms to ordinance standards.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The deck structure must remain uncovered and unenclosed.
2. If the deck structure is ever removed, it must be replaced with a deck
which conforms to ordinance standards.
3. A building permit (triple fee) must be obtained for the deck structure.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 30, 2006)
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.
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