HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8024 Staff AnalysisJUNE 26, 2006
ITEM NO.:
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
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Randall and Carolyn Prickett
Randall Prickett
124 North Woodrow Street
Lot 8, Block 5, Midland Hills Addition
R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
255 to allow a carport with a reduced side 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.
Staff Update:
The applicant contacted staff on April 7, 2006 and requested this application
be deferred to the May 22, 2006 Agenda. Staff supports the deferral request.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 124 N. Woodrow Street is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residential structure. There is a one -car wide driveway
from N. Woodrow Street which serves as access. There is an alley right-of-
way along the rear (west) property line.
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The applicant proposes to construct a 24.1 foot by 10.9 foot unenclosed
carport addition, a 10 foot by 15 foot unenclosed porch addition, and a 14.1
foot by 16.2 foot sunroom addition on the rear (west end) of the residential
structure, as noted on the attached site plan. The carport will be at the
northwest corner of the residence and set back approximately two (2) feet from
the side (north) property line. The proposed sunroom addition at the
southwest corner of the house will be located 7.5 feet from the south side
property line. All of the additions will be located over 30 feet back from the
rear (west) property line. A one -car wide driveway from the alley is proposed
to access the new carport addition.
Section 36-255(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of five (5) feet for this R-3 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow a reduced side setback for the proposed carport
addition.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
relatively minor. The side setback is requested for the carport structure which
will be an unenclosed addition. The fact that the carport will be unenclosed will
lessen the visual impact on the adjacent property. Adequate separation will
exist between the proposed carport addition and the single family residence
immediately to the north. Staff believes the proposed addition will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side setback variance, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The additions must be constructed to match the existing residence.
2. The carport addition must remain unenclosed on all sides.
3. Guttering must be provided on the carport addition to prevent water
run-off onto the adjacent property to the north.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 24, 2006)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant requested the application be deferred to the
May 22, 2006 Agenda. Staff supported the deferral request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the May 22, 2006 Agenda
by a vote of 3 ayes, 0 nays and 2 absent.
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JUNE 26, 2006
ITEM NO.:
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MAY 22, 2006)
Vice Chairman Burruss called the meeting to order. Roll call revealed only two (2)
members present (Burruss and Wilbourn) and lack of quorum. Staff explained that no
meeting could take place without a quorum, and that all applications would be
transferred to the June 26, 2006 Agenda.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JUNE 26, 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 open position.
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