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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8111 Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 25, 2006 ITEM NO.: 9 File No.: Z-8111 Owner: Glenda Eddins Applicant: Glenda Eddins Address: 1413 S. Fillmore Street Description: Lot 21, Block 12, Oak Forest Addition Zoned: R-3 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 255 to allow a carport addition with a reduced side setback. 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-3 zoned property at 1413 S. Fillmore Street is occupied by a one-story brick and frame single family residence. There is a one -car wide driveway from S. Fillmore Street at the northwest corner of the property. The driveway runs along the north side of the house. The residence is located 35 feet back from the front (west) property line. The applicant proposes to construct an 8 foot by 16 foot carport on the north side of the residence, covering a portion of the existing driveway. The carport structure will be unenclosed and constructed to match the existing residence. The carport roof will have a slight pitch to the front and back. The proposed SEPTEMBER 25, 2006 ITEM NO.: 9 (CON'T.) carport will be flush with the front of the house, with a side setback of 1.5 feet from the north side property line. The carport will have no roof overhang. Section 36-255(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side setback of five(5) feet for this R-3 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the reduced side setback for the carport structure. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the requested variance as a relatively minor issue. The fact that the carport structure will be unenclosed will lessen any possible visual impact on the adjacent property to the north. The house to the north is approximately six (6) feet back from the dividing side property line. Staff believes this separation (7.5 feet) from the proposed carport structure will be adequate. The requested 1.5 foot side setback should allow adequate space for the construction and maintenance of the carport structure. Staff feels 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 variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. The carport structure must be constructed to match the existing residence. 2. The carport structure must remain unenclosed on the north, east and west sides. 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.