HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8306-A Staff AnalysisAUGUST 30, 2010
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-8306-A
Owner: Chris and Lori Schaffhauser
Applicant: Chris Schaffhauser
Address: 1617 N. Tyler Street
Description: Lot 18, Block 3, Englewood Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254
to allow a garage addition with a reduced rear setback.
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:
1. Measures to control the increase in stormwater runoff from the increased
impervious surface should be implemented to not damage adjacent property.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 1617 N. Tyler Street is occupied by a two-story single
family residence which was constructed approximately two (2) years ago. There is
a paved alley along the rear (east) property line. A concrete parking pad exists at
the northeast corner of the property.
On January 28, 2008 the Board of Adjustment approved a rear setback variance to
allow a garage/room addition to this single family residence. Due to economic
reasons, the applicant was unable to complete the addition within two (2) years of
the Board's action. As such, the initial approval has expired. The applicant is back
before the Board to request re -approval of the original variance. \
AUGUST 30, 2010
ITEM NO.:
The applicant is proposing to construct a 24 foot by 42 foot garage/room addition
on the rear of the single family structure, as noted on the attached site plan. The
proposed addition will be located five (5) feet from the north side property line and
21 feet from the south side property line. A 7.8 foot rear (east) setback is
proposed for the addition. The first floor of the addition will allow for the parking of
three (3) vehicles (stacked) and the second floor will contain a game room and
bath.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots. Therefore, applicant is requesting a variance
to allow a 7.8 foot rear setback for the proposed addition.
Staff continues to be supportive of the requested rear setback variance. The
circumstances surrounding the original variance request have not changed. The
overall structural massing proposed for this lot will not be out of character with
many other lots in this general area. A variance was granted for the lot to the
south, at the northeast corner of N. Tyler and "O" Streets, for a similar garage
addition. As noted on the attached site plan, a small rear porch will attach to the
proposed addition. If the porch were not there, the garage structure could be
constructed as an accessory building with no variances required. There are a
number of large accessory structures, with similar lot massing, along the alley
right-of-way within this block. Staff believes the proposed addition will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to the
addition being constructed to match the existing residence (similar style and color).
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 30, 2010)
The applicant was present. There were no opjectors 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 4 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open
position.