HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8126 Staff AnalysisNOVEMBER 27, 2006
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-8126
Owner: Pearl, LLC
Applicant: David Pearlstein
Address: 5219 "H" Street
Description: Part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 43, Pulaski Heights Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow a room addition with a reduced rear 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-2 zoned property at 5219 "H" Street is occupied by a two-story frame
single family residence. The property is located at the southeast corner of "H"
Street and Harrison Street. There is a carport structure located near the
southwest corner of the property, with a two -car wide driveway from Harrison
Street. There is also a small accessory building at the southeast corner of the
property.
The applicant proposes to construct a 15 foot by 18 foot addition on the rear
(south side) of the existing residence. The proposed addition will be two (2)
stories in height,. The addition will be located 18 feet -2 inches to 22 feet -3
inches from the rear (south) property line. There is an existing porch (4.2' by
6.8') and step structure on the rear of the house which will be removed as part
of the proposed construction.
NOVEMBER 27, 2006
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
a variance for the proposed addition to have a rear setback ranging from 18
feet -2 inches to 22 feet -3 inches.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
relatively minor. It appears that the applicant has designed the proposed
addition to preserve two (2) mature oak trees within the rear yard. Additionally,
the proposed addition will maintain adequate separation from the existing
carport and accessory storage structures, as well as maximize the usable rear
yard area. Staff believes the proposed addition will not be out of character
with other structures in the neighborhood, and should have no adverse impact
on the adjacent property or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to
the addition being constructed to match the existing principal structure.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (NOVEMBER 27, 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.