HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8072 Staff AnalysisJULY 31, 2006
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.: Z-8072
Owner: Bobby and Barbara Mosely
Applicant: Bobby Mosely
Address: 6402 Pecan Lane
Description. Lot 35, Block 5, Richland Subdivision
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 deck addition with a
reduced front 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 Analvsis:
The R-2 zoned property at 6402 Pecan Lane is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. There is a one -car wide driveway from
Pecan Lane which serves as access. The residential lot contains a 25 foot
front platted building line.
The applicant recently constructed a 14 foot by 16 foot deck on front of the
house, as noted on the attached site plan. The deck is uncovered and
unenclosed, and constructed approximately two (2) feet above grade. The
deck structure crosses the front platted building line by 13 feet, resulting in a
JULY 31, 2006
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.
12 foot front setback. The deck is approximately 15 feet back from the west
side property line.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots. Section 31-12( c) of the Subdivision
Ordinance requires that building line encroachments be reviewed and
approved by the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
variances from these ordinance standards to allow the deck addition with a
reduced front setback and to cross the front platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances associated with the proposed
carport addition. Although staff typically does not support building line
encroachments of this type, staff feels that it is justified in this particular
instance. Staff surveyed this entire subdivision and found at least nine (9)
similar structures with reduced setbacks and building line encroachments.
Therefore, staff feels that the proposed deck addition will not be out of
character with the neighborhood. There is a similar nonconforming deck
structure on front of the house immediately to the east. Additionally, staff
views this deck structure as very non -imposing, as it is only approximately two
(2) feet above grade and is uncovered and unenclosed. Staff believes the
proposed deck 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 front building line for
the deck 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 variances associated with the deck addition,
subject to the following conditions:
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
2. The deck structure must remain uncovered and unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 31, 2006)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval.
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JULY 31, 2006
ITEM NO.: 5 ICON'T.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:( Con't.) (JULY 31, 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 3 ayes, 0 nays, 1 absent and 1 open position.
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