HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8180 Staff AnalysisMARCH 26, 2007
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Geoffrey M. Curran
Paul F. Jones, III
3320 Buckhorn Trail
Lot 10, Block 9, Woodland's Edge Addition
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 residence with a
reduced front setback and which crosses a 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 3320 Buckhorn Trail is occupied by a newly
constructed one-story brick single family residence. There is a two -car wide
driveway from Buckhorn Trail which serves as access. The property slopes
downward from front to back (north to south). There is a 25 foot platted front
building line along the north property line.
When the residence was constructed, a mistake was made in placing the
structure on the lot, resulting in the garage portion of the residence extending
two (2) to three (3) feet across the front platted building line. The front setback
for the garage portion of the structure is 23 feet at its northeast corner and 22
feet at its northwest corner. The northwest corner of the residence is
approximately 27 feet back from the front property line.
MARCH 26, 2007
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.
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 residence with a reduced front setback and
which crosses the front platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the encroachment
across the front platted building line as very minimal. The placement of the
garage portion of the house represents only an eight (8) to twelve (12) percent
encroachment across the platted building line, into the minimum required 25
foot front setback. The slight curvature of Buckhorn Trail in front of this lot aids
in the visual appearance of the homes on either side with the one in question
lining up. Staff believes the existing residential structure, with building line and
front setback encroachments, will continue to have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or the neighborhood.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to the
completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted building
line as approved by the Board.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MARCH 26, 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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.