HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8010 Staff AnalysisMARCH 27, 2006
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-8010
Owner: William Doyne
Applicant: William H. Darby, Jr.
Address: 5 Eagle Talon Cove
Description: Lot 56 Block 2, Woodland's Edge Addition
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:
STAFF REPORT
Single Family Residential
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 5 Eagle Talon Cove is occupied by a two-story brick
and frame single family residence which was recently constructed. There is a
two —car wide driveway from Eagle Talon Cove which serves as access. With
the new home construction, a covered deck was constructed on the rear of the
residence, as noted on the attached site plan.
The deck is 14 feet by 27 feet in size and is located 13 to 14 feet back from the
rear (south) property line. Steps down to a concrete walk are located on the
west side of the deck structure. The deck structure is located approximately
12 feet above grade.
MARCH 27, 2006
ITEM NO.: 4 CON'T.)
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
a variance to allow the 13 to 14 foot rear setback for the deck structure.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. This residential lot backs up to a designated green space or
greenbelt within this single family subdivision. The greenbelt is 60 feet to over
100 feet in width behind this lot. Given this lot separation, staff believes the
proposed deck will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area. Numerous other similar rear yard encroachments for decks
have been approved within this subdivision for lots backing up to designated
greenbelts.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variance, subject to the
deck structure remaining unenclosed on its east, west and south sides.
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.
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