HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8069 Staff AnalysisJUNE 26, 2006
ITEM NO.: 20
File No.: Z-8069
Owner: Dr. Robert and Marilyn Porter
Applicant: Rick Thomasson
Address: 5241 Edgewood Road
Description: Lot 50 and part of Lot 51, Prospect Terrance Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow a building with a reduced
rear setback and which crosses a platted building line.
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 5241 Edgewood Road is occupied by a two-story
rock and stucco single family residence. The property is located on the
southeast corner of Edgewood Road and N. Harrison Street. There is a two -
car wide driveway from N. Harrison Street which serves as access. There is a
one-story frame carport/storage accessory building located on the south side
of the residence. There is a swimming pool at the southeast corner of the
property. There is also a 30 foot platted building line running along the north
(Edgewood) and west (Harrison) property lines.
JUNE 26, 2006
ITEM NO.: 20 [CON'T.
The applicant proposes to remove the carport/storage structure and construct
a new building addition, as noted on the attached site plan. The new addition
will be one (1) story in height with heated/cooled storage space within the roof
line. The proposed addition will include a master bedroom and garage. The
addition will be located six (6) feet from the rear (south) property line and 11
feet – 9 inches from the street side (west) property line. The addition will also
cross a 36 foot platted side building line. 4` Pfcr- PVOP, L..; -e
Section'36-254(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. 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 building addition with a reduced rear
setback and to cross a platted side building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed addition will not be out of character with other new
structures which have been constructed in this neighborhood in recent years.
There is a driveway along the north property line of the property immediately
south, which provides more than adequate separation between the proposed
addition and the house to the south. Staff believes the proposed addition 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 side building line
for the proposed addition. 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 Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback and building line
variances, associated with the proposed building addition, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the side platted
building line as approved by the Board.
2. The building addition must be constructed to match the existing principal
structure.
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JUNE 26, 2006
ITEM NO.: 20
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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Rob and Marilynn Porter, 5241 Edgewood, are requesting a variance in regards to our
pool house. It was built in 1970 and the attached pictures will show it's condition. We
are concerned that it is a potential hazard and an "eyesore" for our neighbors. We plan to
replace this pool house with a garage and master bedroom in keeping with our home. It
will be attached to the current structure with an eight foot wide hallway. The outer
materials will match our present house. Our house was built in 1927 by Charles
Thompson and served as the last governor's mansion to Tom Terrell, before the current
governor's mansion was built. We have no desire to overbuild on this property, just to
improve it. George Wittenberg is our architect and Rick Thomasson is our Contractor.
We have worked with both of these excellent craftsmen for over 25 years. Thank you for
your time and support in this matter. Sincerely, Marilynn Porter