HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8495 Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 28, 2009
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z-8495
Owner: Ron and Nancy Hughes
Applicant: Tom Fennell, Fennell Purifoy Architects
Address: 4919 Stonewall Road
Description: Lots 1 and 2, and part of Lot 3, Block 28, Newton's Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow construction of a new residence with a reduced rear yard setback.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residence
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues;
1. Measures to control the increase in stormwater runoff from the increased
impervious surface should be implemented to not damage adjacent
property.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 4919 Stonewall Road is currently undeveloped and
mostly grass covered. There are a few mature trees on the site, primarily in the
rear yard area. The property slopes downward slightly from side to side (west
to east) and back to front.
The applicant is proposing to construct a new single family residence on the
property, as noted on the attached site plan. The front (north) half of the
residence will be two (2) stories in height, with the rear half being one (1) story
construction. A circular driveway will be located in the front yard area, with a
drive extending along the east side property line to a garage at the southeast
corner of the residence.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
ITEM NO.: 2 (Con't.
The applicant is requesting one (1) variance for the proposed residential
construction. Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a
minimum rear yard setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots. The garage portion of
the proposed residence is located 12.9 feet back from the rear (south) property
line. All other building setbacks conform to ordinance standards. The front
steps which extend across the front setback line will be uncovered and less
than one (1) foot above the finished grade of the front yard area.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable, as it is compatible with the rear setbacks of other new
homes and home additions in the Heights neighborhood area. The portion of
the residence located within the rear yard setback is only approximately 324
square feet. An 818 square foot accessory (detached) building would be
allowed within this rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot). Additionally, the
portion of the residence which extends into the rear yard setback represents
only a 27 foot building width, with the overall property width being 109 feet.
Staff believes the requested reduced rear setback will have no adverse impact
on the adjacent properties or the general area. Ample separation will exist
between the proposed residence and the residences to the south.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to
the following conditions:
1. Any future accessory (detached) structure(s) located within the rear yard
area must not exceed a coverage of 30 percent (of the rear 25 feet of the
lot) when combined with that portion of the residence which extends into
the rear setback area.
2. The front step structure must be uncovered and located less than one (1)
foot above the finished grade of the front yard area.
3. Compliance with the Public Works comment as noted in paragraph A. of
the staff report.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(SEPTEMBER 28, 2009)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further
discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote of 5 ayes and
0 nays.