HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8053 Staff AnalysisJUNE 26, 2006
ITEM NO.: 10
File No.: Z-8053
Owner: H L Land Development, LLC.
Applicant: Pat McGetrick
Address: 11 Woodridge Drive
Description: Lot 6, Woodridge Addition.
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow a new residence with a
reduced rear setback and which crosses a platted rear building line.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned lot at 11 Woodridge Drive is currently undeveloped and
partially wooded. The lot is relatively flat. The lot backs up to Brodie Lane,
which runs along the east property line. Recently constructed single family
homes are located on the lots immediately north and south. The lot has 25
foot front and rear platted building lines.
The applicant proposes to construct a new single family residence on the lot,
as noted on the attached site plan. A two -car wide driveway at the northwest
corner of the property will serve as access. The proposed home will cross the
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rear 25 foot platted building line by eight (8) feet at the northeast corner of the
structure and six (6) feet at the structure's southeast corner. The resulting rear
setbacks are 17 feet and 19 feet respectively. The rear patio will consist of an
at -grade concrete slab only.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned property. Section 31-12(c ) of the Subdivision
Ordinance requires that encroachments across platted building lines be
reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant
is requesting variances to allow the proposed residence with a reduced rear
setback (17 feet to 19 feet) and to cross the platted rear building line.
Staff supports the requested variances. Staff views the request as reasonable,
given the irregular lot shape and depth. The lot has a depth of only 89 feet, as
measured along the north property line. Because of the curvature of the front
building line (dictated by the curvature of the street), there is only 30 feet of
buildable depth at the center of the lot. If the curve in the front building line did
not exist, the proposed house would be able to be constructed with no
variances. Staff believes the proposed single family residence will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to
complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted rear building line
for the residential structure. The applicant should review the filing procedure
with the Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of
Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendati
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and building line
variances, associated with the new residential structure, subject to the
completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the rear platted building
line as approved by the Board.
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.
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ITEM NO.: 10 (CON'T.
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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