HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8209 Staff AnalysisMAY 21, 2007
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8209
Charles and Mary Thompson
Nicholas Thompson
5217 Edgewood Road
Lot 54, Prospect Terrace Addition
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 and the fence provisions of Section 36-516 to allow a deck addition with a
reduced side setback and a fence with increased height.
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 5217 Edgewood Road is occupied by a two-story
stucco and frame single family residence. There is a one -car wide driveway
from Edgewood Road at the northwest corner of the property. There is an
existing deck on the east side of the residence which runs to the east side
property line.
The applicant recently extended the deck five (5) feet to the south and began
overlaying the deck with new floor boards. The applicant also began
construction of a new fence section, beginning at the northeast corner of the
house and extending to the deck and along the east side of the deck to its rear
(southeast) corner. The applicant ceased the construction when it was
realized variances were needed.
MAY 21, 2007
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.) _
The proposed fence will be six (6) feet in height beginning at the northeast
corner of the house. When it reaches the front (northeast) corner of the deck it
will have a height of 6'-8" because of the slope of the lot. The fence will
maintain a level height along the east side of the deck. The rear (southeast)
corner of the deck is approximately two (2) feet above grade. As noted earlier,
the existing deck with five (5) foot extension has a zero (0) foot setback from
the east side property line.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of 6.2 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 36-516(e)(1)a. allows a
maximum fence height of six (6) feet for a fence located along the east
property line of this lot, behind the front building setback. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards for the
existing deck with extension and the proposed fence with increased height.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. The applicant has made only a
minor addition to the existing deck structure. The majority of the deck work
represents the maintenance of the nonconforming structure. With respect to
the proposed fence, the applicant is proposing to maintain a constant height as
the property slopes downward slightly from front to back. The proposed
fencing should provide screening of deck activities for the property immediately
to the east. Staff believes the proposed fence and minor deck alterations will
have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The deck structure must remain uncovered and unenclosed.
2. A building permit must be obtained for all construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MAY 21, 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.