HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8182 Staff AnalysisMARCH 26, 2007
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8182
David and Lenna Hopkins
David Hopkins
1605 N. Tyler Street
Lot 21, Block 3, Englewood Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
156 to allow an accessory building with increased rear yard coverage.
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 1605 N. Tyler Street is occupied by a two-story
brick and frame single family residence. There is a paved alley along the rear
(east) property line. There is a small metal storage building located within the
rear yard, at the southeast corner of the lot.
The applicant is proposing to remove the existing metal storage building and
construct a new accessory carport or garage structure, as noted on the
attached site plan. The proposed carport/garage will be located three (3) feet
from the side (south) property line and on the rear (east) property line. The
proposed accessory structure will occupy approximately 44 percent of the
required rear yard (rear 25 feet of the lot).
MARCH 26, 2007
NO.: 4 (CON'T.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows accessory
structures in R-2 zoning to occupy a maximum of 30 percent of the required
rear yard. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the
accessory structure with a 44 percent rear yard coverage. The proposed
accessory structure conforms to all other setback requirements (3 foot side
and 0 foot rear setbacks).
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The size of the proposed accessory carport/garage structure is
compatible and not out of character with other accessory structures within this
block and surrounding neighborhood. Given the 50 foot lot width, it would be
very difficult to fit a two -vehicle carport/garage structure on the property
adhering to all ordinance requirements and maintaining a maximum rear yard
area. The residential property immediately south recently received variances
for an accessory structure associated with a new home construction. Staff
believes the proposed accessory carport/garage structure with increased rear
yard coverage will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or
general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage variance,
subject to the accessory structure being constructed to match the principal
structure.
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.