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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8184-A Staff AnalysisJULY 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: A File No.: Z-8184-A Owner: Hector Hortelano and Laura Alvarez Applicant: Hector Hortelano Address: 17846 Colonel Glenn Road Description: Northwest Corner of Colonel Glenn Road and Winsome Drive Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 31-156 to allow an accessory building which exceeds the size of the principal structure. 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 17846 Colonel Glenn Road is occupied by a 16 foot by 56 foot manufactured home. The property is located at the northwest corner of Colonel Glenn Road and Winsome Drive. The property consists of two (2) separate parcels (real estate records), but is considered one (1) zoning lot as per the City's Zoning Ordinance definition. There is a gravel driveway from Colonel Glenn Road which serves as access to the residence. The property is located out of the Little Rock City Limits, but within the City's extraterritorial zoning jurisdiction. On March 26, 2007 the Board of Adjustment granted a variance from Section 36- 156(a)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance to allow construction of a 40 foot by 50 foot metal accessory building on the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed accessory building was to be located over 90 feet back from the front (south) property line. The accessory building was proposed to serve as storage for the existing residence and will aid in storing materials and tools when the applicants construct a new home on the lot in the future. The previous Board JULY 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: A (CON'T. of Adjustment approval expired after two (2) years since the applicant did not begin construction of the accessory building. Therefore, the applicant is back before the Board of Adjustment asking that the variance be again approved. Some site work has recently takes place on the site where the accessory building is proposed. Section 36-156(a)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that accessory buildings or structures be subordinate to the principal structure on the lot and contain less gross floor area. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the 2,000 square foot accessory structure on the lot with an 896 square foot principal structure. The proposed accessory structure meets/exceeds all other setback requirements. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as reasonable, as the proposed metal storage building/garage will not be out of character with the general area. There are numerous large storage buildings, barns, etc. in this general area along Colonel Glenn Road. The proposed structure and residence represent a very minimal coverage of this two (2) acre property. As noted in the applicants' letter, there are plans to construct a larger single family home in the future. Staff believes the proposed accessory structure will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested accessory structure variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. The accessory structure will be for the use of persons residing in the principal structure only. It cannot be rented out, or used as a dwelling or in conjunction with a business. 2. The accessory structure must be located at least 90 feet back from the front (south) property line to allow for future right-of-way dedication. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 28, 2010) The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff noted that the applicant had not completed the required notifications to surrounding property owners. Staff recommended the application be deferred to the July 26, 2010 agenda. The item was placed on the consent agenda and deferred to the July 26, 2010 agenda. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent. J U LY 26, 2010 ITEM NO.: A (CON'T. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 26, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.