HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8328 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-8328
Owner/Applicant: Todd Mueller
Address: #2 Butterfield Lane
Description: Lot 6, Piedmont Subdivision
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the building line provisions of
Section 31-12 to allow a garage which crosses a platted building line.
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 #2 Butterfield Lane is occupied by a two-story brick
and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from
Butterfield Lane which serves as access. The residential lot has three (3)
street frontages; Butterfield Lane to the west, Sam Peck Road to the north and
Summerdale Lane along the south property line. There is a 50 foot platted
building line located along the Sam Peck Road and Summerdale Lane
property lines and a 25 foot platted building line along the Butterfield Lane
frontage. The property slopes downward from Butterfield Lane to a utility,
drainage and access easement located along the east property line. There is
a six (6) foot high wood fence which encloses the rear yard area.
The applicant proposes to construct a 24 foot by 24 foot detached garage
within the rear yard area, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed
garage will be located 25 feet back from the south (Summerdale Lane)
property line and 61 feet from the residence. The garage will be located within
the 50 foot wide platted building line along Summerdale Lane. The structure
APRIL 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 6
will also be located 17 to 22.4 feet back from the utility, drainage and access
easement which runs along the east property line. The applicant has noted
that the proposed garage will be one-story in height and constructed to match
the existing residence.
Section 31-12(c) of the City's Subdivision Ordinance requires that
encroachments across platted building lines be reviewed and approved by the
Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to
allow the proposed garage structure to be located between the 50 foot platted
building line and south property line along Summerdale Lane.
Staff is supportive of the requested building line variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. As noted previously, the garage will be located 25 feet
back from the south (Summerdale Lane) property line. The Ordinance
typically allows a minimum street side setback of 15 feet for accessory
buildings in R-2 zoning. The nearest structure is located over 100 feet from
the proposed accessory garage structure. The only other structure within this
block which fronts Summerdale Lane is the residence immediately east which
is located well back from Summerdale Lane on a lot which has no street
frontage on this street, only on Sam Peck Road. Staff believes the proposed
accessory garage will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or
general area.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to
complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted side building line
for the new garage. The applicant should review the filing procedure with the
Circuit Clerk's office to determine if the replat requires a revised Bill of
Assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested building line variance, subject to
completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the side platted building
line as approved by the Board.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(APRIL 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 5 ayes and 0 nays.