HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8119 Staff AnalysisOCTOBER 30, 2006
ITEM NO.: 1
File No.: Z-8119
Owner: Harvey Wilson and Kelly McConnell
Applicant: Bill Bosley
Address: 5816 S. Country Club Blvd.
Description: Lot 81, Forest Heights Place 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 porch addition with a
reduced front setback and which crosses a front 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 5816 S. Country Club Blvd. is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. There is a one -car wide driveway at the
southwest corner of the property, running along the west side of the house.
The driveway leads to a one-story carport at the northwest corner of the
property. There is a small uncovered porch at the southwest corner of the
residential structure. The residential lot contains a 25 foot front platted building
line.
OCTOBER 30, 2006
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing front porch and construct a
new 10 foot by 28 foot porch, as noted on the attached site plan. The new
porch addition will be covered and unenclosed. The porch will be three (3) to
four (4) feet above grade and will have five (5) steps on the front of the porch
structure. The main porch structure will be located 19 feet back from the front
(south) property line. There will be a front setback of approximately 15 feet to
the first step.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
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 new front porch with a reduced front
setback and which crosses the front platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Although staff observed few
similar front encroachments in this area, the requested variances are very
minor in nature. The fact that the porch addition will be unenclosed will lessen
any possible visual impact on the adjacent properties. Staff believes the
proposed porch addition will not be out of character with the neighborhood and
will add to the street appeal of the residence. Staff feels the proposed front
encroachment 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 new porch/step 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 Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback and building line
variances, 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 porch structure must remain unenclosed.
3. The steps must remain uncovered and unenclosed.
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OCTOBER 30, 2006
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (OCTOBER 30, 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.