HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8352 Staff AnalysisJUNE 30, 2008
ITEM NO
File No.: Z-8352
Owner: Dennis and Rebecca Ouellette
Applicant: Rebecca Ouellette
Address: 6 Markbrook Lane
Description:` ' Lot 182R, Brookfield'Addition
Zoned:_ R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow a porch addition with a
reduced front setback and which crosses a front 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:
1. Measures for additional stormwater drainage should be implemented to not
cause damage from increased runoff onto adjacent property from the increased
impervious surface.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 6 Markbrook Lane is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. There is a one -car wide driveway from
Markbrook Lane which serves as access. The residential lot contains a 22 foot
platted front building line.
The applicant proposes to cover an existing 7.5 foot by 26 foot front porch area
along the front of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The porch
area is currently a concrete slab which is uncovered and unenclosed. The
applicant proposes to pour new concrete within the existing footprint of the
existing porch and driveway areas. The porch area will be covered with a low -
profile gable extension. The porch area will be unenclosed. The covered
JUNE 30, 2008
ITEM NO.: 1 (CON'T.
porch will be located approximately 16 to 17 feet from the front (east) property
line, extending across the front platted building line by approximately five (5) to
six (6) feet.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots. 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 porch addition with a
reduced front setback and which crosses a front platted building line.
Staff is supportive ofthe requested variances. Given the fact that the applicant
proposes to cover an area which has been used as a front porch area for a
number of years, staff views the request as reasonable. Although there are no
similar encroachments to the north or south along Markbrook Lane, the
proposed covered porch will extend only 7.5 feet from the existing residence,
crossing the. front platted building line by only.five (5) to six (6) feet. Staff
believes the proposed porch addition will have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or the general area, and will add to the street appeal of the
property.
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to
complete a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted front building line
for the new covered porch addition. 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 variances, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
2. The front porch addition must remain unenclosed on its east, north and
south sides.
3. Compliance with the Public Works requirements as noted in paragraph
A. of the agenda staff report.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(J U N E 30, 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.