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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8316 Staff AnalysisMARCH 31, 2008 ITEM NO.: 3 File No.: Z-8316 Owner: Allen E. and Joan A. Davis Applicant: Allen Davis Address: 14 Overlook Drive Description: Lot 95, Overlook Park Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36- 156 to allow a detached carport with reduced front setback and separation from 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 14 Overlook Drive is occupied by a two-story brick and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Overlook Drive which serves as access to a front -loading garage at the northeast corner of the residence. The property slopes downward from front to back (north to south), and backs up to a wooded area. The lot contains a 15 foot front platted building line. The applicant proposes to construct a 22 foot by 30 foot detached carport structure on the east side of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed carport will be unenclosed, with a covered (unenclosed) walkway between it and the residence. The carport will be located 19 to 20 feet back from the front (north) property line and four (4) feet back from the MARCH 31, 2008 ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.) east side property line. The carport will have five (5) feet of separation from the residence. The applicant has noted that the carport will be constructed to match the residence's exterior. The existing garage will be enclosed with the existing driveway removed. A new driveway from Overlook Drive will be constructed to serve the proposed carport. Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 60 feet for accessory structures in R-2 zoning. Section 36- 156(a)(2)b. requires a minimum separation of six (6) feet between an accessory building and principal structure. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the proposed carport with a reduced front setback and separation from the principal structure. Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the variances as relatively minor issues. The excessive downward slope of the property from Overlook Drive makes it extremely difficult to locate the accessory carport structure further back on the property. As long as the carport structure is constructed to match the existing residence, including roof pitch, staff believes it will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or neighborhood. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested variances, subject to the following conditions: 1. The carport structure and covered walkway must remain unenclosed on all sides. 2. The carport structure must be constructed to match, including roof pitch, the existing residence. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 31, 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.