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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8159 Staff AnalysisJANUARY 29, 2007 ITEM NO.: 4 File No.: Z-8159 Owner: Bosley Construction, Inc. Applicant: Civil Design, Inc. Address: 4817 Glen Valley Drive Description: Lot 23 RR, Stonecreek Subdivision, Phase I Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 254 to allow a residence with a reduced rear setback. 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 Analvsis: The R-2 zoned lot at 4817 Glen Valley Drive is currently undeveloped and grass -covered. The property is located on the northeast corner of Glen Valley Drive and Clancy Court. The lot is relatively flat. There is a subdivision sign and rock planter at the southeast corner of the property. There is a 25 foot platted front building line along the west property line and a 15 foot platted street side building line along the southern boundary. The applicant proposes to construct a one-story brick single family residence on the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The residence will be located behind the 25 foot front and 15 foot street side platted building lines, with an 8.5 foot side setback from the north property line. The residence is proposed to have a rear yard setback ranging from 20.26 feet to 24.98 feet from the east (rear) property line. ­ - I - JANUARY 29, 2007 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 to allow a rear setback ranging from 20.26 feet to 24.98 feet for the proposed residence. Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the requested rear setback ranging from 20.26 to 24.98 feet as a relatively minor issue. The applicant has noted that the variance is requested in order to comply with the subdivision's Bill of Assurance minimum building area requirements while attempting to construct a one (1) story structure. Additionally, the front corner of the house immediately to the east is approximately 10 feet from the rear property line of the lot in question. Therefore, more than adequate separation will exist between the two (2) houses. Staff believes the requested reduced rear yard setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard setback variance, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JANUARY 29, 2007) 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 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 2 open positions.