HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8389 Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 29, 2008
ITEM NO.:
File No.: Z-8389
Owner/Applicant: Dorsey Williamson
Address: 13019 Arthur Lane
Description: Lot 6, Block 11, Gibralter Heights Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: a variances is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow extension of a porte-cochere with reduced side setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential -Under Construction
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 13019 Arthur Lane is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single-family residence which was recently moved -to the property.
Finish work is currently taking place on the structure. The property is located
on the south side of Arthur Lane, between Gamble and Nix Roads. There is a
new driveway at the northwest corner of the lot, running along the west side of
the house to a garage at the rear of the structure.
The applicant is proposing to re -attach a porte-cochere structure on the west
side of the house and extend it two (2) additional feet to cover a portion of the
driveway. The proposed porte-cochere will be located 2.8 feet back from the
west side property line. The 2.8 foot side setback will be from the structure's
overhang, with the support structures being slightly further back from the side
property line. The applicant proposes the porte-cochere to be unenclosed on
its north, south and west sides.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2008
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of 4.8 feet for this 48 foot wide single family lot. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the porte-cochere addition with a
2.8 foot side (west) setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. This is a relatively narrow platted single family lot with a width of
48 feet. The subdivision was platted prior to the City's subdivision jurisdiction
in the area. Currently the ordinance requires a minimum lot width of 60 feet for
newly platted subdivisions. The 2.8 foot side setback is consistent with what
staff typically supports for unenclosed structures. Staff believes the proposed
porte-cochere addition to the residence 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 porte-cochere addition must remain unenclosed on its north, south
and west sides.
2. Guttering must be provided to prevent water run-off onto adjacent
property, with downspouts directed away from adjacent property.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(SEPTEMBER 29, 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.