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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8549 Staff AnalysisMAY 24, 2010 ITEM NO.: 6 File No.: Owner/Applicant Address: Description: Zoned: Imari and Monica Dellimore 2423 N. University Avenue Lot 1, Block 29, Parkview Addition R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156 to allow construction of an accessory garage with reduced street 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: No Comments. B. Staff Analysis. The R-2 zoned property at 2423 N. University Avenue is occupied by a one-story brick single family residence. The property is located at the southeast corner of N. University Avenue and "W" Street. There is a two -car wide driveway and parking pad from "W" Street at the northeast corner of the property. The applicant proposes to construct an 18 foot by 24 foot detached garage structure at the northeast corner of the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The structure is proposed to be one (1) story in height, with a zero (0) setback from the north (street side) property line. The structure will be located 6.5 feet back from the rear (east) property line, and separated from the house (principal structure) by approximately six (6) feet. The structure as proposed will occupy 29.6 percent of the required rear yard (rear 25 feet of the lot). Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum street side setback of 15 feet for accessory (detached) structures. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the proposed accessory garage structure with a reduced street side (north) setback of zero (0) feet. MAY 24, 2010 ITEM NO.: 6 (Con't. Staff does not support the requested street side setback variance, as filed. Although staff has no problem with the applicants constructing a detached garage structure within the rear yard area, staff feels that a little more space is needed between the edge of pavement of ' W" Street and the front of the garage structure. This would allow more space for vehicles to pull off the street when entering the garage, and more space to view oncoming traffic when exiting the structure. Staff could support a street side setback of 4.5 feet This is the minimum setback for the principal structure on this lot, and a similar setback as the attached garages across "W" Street to the north. Staff believes a 4.5 foot street side setback will provide a safer situation and will not be out of character with other garages (attached and detached) in this general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends denial of the requested street side setback variance, as filed. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 24, 2010) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item, noting that the applicant had revised the application to provide a minimum 4.5 foot street side setback for the proposed accessory building. Staff recommended approval of revised application, subject to the following conditions: 1. A building permit must be obtained for the construction. 2. The accessory building must be constructed to match the principal structure. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved as revised and recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.