HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8108 Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 25, 2006
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-8108
Owner: Robert L. Webb
Applicant: Patrick Webb
Address: 1305 West Short 31St Street
Description: Part of Lot 3, Block 8, Bowman's Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-255 to allow a new residence with reduced setbacks.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Vacant
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 1305 West Short 31 st Street is currently an
undeveloped lot. Some site work has been done on the property. Footings
have been dug in preparation for construction of a new single family residence.
The property consists of only a portion of the original Lot 3, Block 8, Bowman's
Addition. Some time ago the lot was split, with this ownership consisting of
only the north 70 feet of the original lot.
The applicant is proposing to construct a one-story single family home on the
lot, as noted on the attached site plan. The house will be located 10.7 feet
from the front (north) property line and 11.4 feet from the rear (south) property
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line. The house will be over 11 feet from each of the side property lines. A
one -car wide driveway will be located at the northeast corner of the lot.
Section 36-255(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet. Section 36-255(d)(3) also requires a minimum rear setback
of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the new
residence with reduced front and rear setbacks.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff feels the request is
reasonable given the existing lot size (approximately 3,700 square feet) and
the minimal lot depth (70-71 feet). The proposed house is only approximately
1, 300 square feet in area, with increased side setbacks (minimum 5 foot side
setbacks required). The proposed house will have a 31 foot setback from the
street curb of West Short 31 st Street. Staff believes the proposed single family
residence with reduced front and rear setbacks will have no adverse impact on
the adjacent properties or the general area. This type of new housing stock
will have a positive impact on this area of the city.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested setback variances, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 25, 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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