HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8306 Staff AnalysisJANUARY 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-8306
Owner: Chris and Lori Schaffhauser
Applicant: Carolyn Lindsey
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:
No comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 1617 N. Tyler Street is occupied by a two-story
single family residence which was recently constructed. There is a paved alley
along the rear (east) property line. A concrete parking pad exists at the
northeast corner of the property.
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.
JANUARY 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T.
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, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow a 7.8 foot rear setback for the proposed addition.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. 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 recently
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.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JANUARY 28, 2008)
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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.