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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8013 Staff AnalysisMARCH 27, 2006 ITEM NO.: i File No.: Owner: Applicant: Address: Description: Zoned: Z-8013 Michael and Bari Sells Bill Fletcher 18 Riding Road Lot 148, Foxcroft Third Addition M Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156 to allow a carport with reduced setbacks. 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 18 Riding Road is occupied by a two-story frame and rock single family residence. There is a two—car wide driveway from Riding Road located along the north property line. There is a concrete basketball court area at the northeast corner of the property which is approximately six (6) feet below the grade of the driveway. The applicant proposes to construct a 22 foot by 24 foot carport structure with a 12 foot by 20 foot storage area, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed carport/storage structure will be located two (2) feet from the side (north) property line and 40.5 feet from the front (west) property line. The MARCH 27, 2006 ITEM NO.: 7 CON'T. structure will be separated from the house by five (5) feet. A five (5) foot wide covering over the side door will connect to the carport structure. Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 60 feet for accessory building's in R-2 zoning. Section 36- 156(a)(2)f. requires a minimum side setback of three (3) feet. Section 36- 156(a)(2)b. requires that accessory buildings be separated from principal structures by at least six (6) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the proposed carport/storage structure with reduced front and side setbacks and reduced separation. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as relatively minor. The proposed carport structure will be located further back on the lot than the principal structure and the adjacent structure to the north. Additionally, the carport structure will have the appearance of being part of the principal structure with the small connection over the side door. The property owners immediately to the north have reviewed the proposed carport/storage structure and have submitted a letter supporting the request. Staff believes the proposed carport/storage structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. The carport/storage structure must be constructed to match the existing principal structure. 2. The carport must remain unenclosed on its north, south and west sides. 3. Guttering must be provided on the north side of the carport/storage structure to prevent water run-off onto the adjacent property to the north. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 27, 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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. 2 -7-7- -- S"0/3 2/24/06 TO: Dept of Planning & Development FROM: Bill Fletcher RE: Residential Zoning Variance for 18 Riding Rd., Little Rock, AR 72227 This Zoning Variance is requested to get a variance on the side setbacks to place a Carport/Storage area next to the house. The current residence is owned by Mike and Bari Sells and my wife and I have the property under contract to purchase, closing in April. The existing house had a side loading garage but was enclosed several years ago by a previous owner to become a part of the living space. There is currently no covered parking or storage of any kind. The new structure is much needed to have these items for convenience, protection of one's personal property and to clean up the existing area and make more pleasing to the eye. We have included in our application an approval letter from the neighbor which would be most impacted by the proposed structure. The neighboring property is a corner lot and the proposed structure would back up to their back yard. We really need the fully proposed variance in order to have adequate space to park two vehicles and store necessary items. There is no other location on the property to put the proposed structure due to the existing lot conditions. Thank you for your consideration, %Vlp� Bill Fletcher