HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8047 Staff AnalysisJUNE 26, 2006
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.: Z-8047
Owner: Terry and Ginger White
Applicant: Ron Keeling
Address: 41 Scenic Blvd.
Description: Lot 41A, Scenic Heights Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow a carport with reduced front setback and separation.
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 41 Scenic Blvd. is occupied by a one-story rock and
frame single family residence with basement. There is a two -car wide
driveway from Scenic Blvd. which serves as access. The drive leads to a
concrete parking pad at the northeast corner of the residential structure. The
property severely slopes downward from Scenic Blvd.
The applicant proposes to construct a new concrete parking pad and
unenclosed 20 foot by 20 foot carport structure (detached) at the northeast
corner of the residence. The carport will be located 18 feet to 21.5 feet back
from the front (south) property line and seven (7) feet from the rear (north)
JUNE 26, 2006
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.
property line. The proposed carport will be separated from the house by 4.5 to
5 feet. The carport structure will be located at the lower level of the house and
below the grade of Scenic Blvd.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 60
foot front setback for accessory buildings in residential zoning. 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 to allow the carport structure with reduced front setback and
separation.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels the request is
reasonable given the very shallow lot depth. The lot depth ranges from 35.2
feet along the east property line to 72 feet along the west boundary.
Combined with the drastic slope of the lot, no accessory structure of any size
could be constructed on the lot and comply with all of the area requirements.
The proposed carport will not be very visible from the street or adjacent
property, as it will be located below the grade of the street. Staff believes the
proposed carport structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and separation
variances, subject to the following conditions:
1. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on all sides.
2. The carport structure must be constructed to match the existing principal
structure.
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.
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JUNE 26, 2006
NO.: 5 (CON'T.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (CON'T.) (JUNE 26, 2006)
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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