HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8331 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.: Z-8331
Owner: John and Susan Meador
Applicant: Susan Meador
Address: 56 Pinehurst Circle
Description: Lot 8, Block 5, Pleasant Valley Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow a carport addition with a reduced side 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. Roof downspouts should not be directed toward adjacent property.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 56 Pinehurst Circle is occupied by a two-story
frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide circular driveway from
Pinehurst Circle which serves as access and leads to a garage on the east
end of the residence. The property slopes upward from Pinehurst Circle and
contains a 40 foot front platted building line.
The applicant proposes to enclose the existing garage area at the east end of
the residence and construct a carport/storage addition. The proposed carport
will be 22 feet by 23 feet in size and unenclosed on the north and east sides.
There will be a six (6) foot by 14 foot enclosed storage area at the rear (south
side) of the proposed carport. The southeast corner of the proposed carport
will be located five (5) feet back from the east side property line, with the
northeast corner having a setback of approximately 11 feet. The proposed
addition will be constructed to match the existing residence.
APRIL 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 9 (CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow a reduced setback of five (5) feet for one (1)
corner of the proposed carport structure.
Staff is supportive of the requested side setback variance. Staff views the
request as relatively minor. The proposed carport addition will have an
average side setback of eight (8) feet, with a minimum setback of five (5) feet
at one corner only. The nearest structure to the proposed carport addition is
the residence immediately to the east which is located over 30 feet back from
the dividing side property line. Staff believes the proposed carport addition will
have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side setback variance, subject to
the following conditions:
1. The addition must be constructed to match the existing residence.
2. The carport must remain unenclosed on the north, east and portion of
south sides.
3. Gutter downspouts must be directed away from adjacent property.
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.