HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8561 Staff AnalysisJUNE 28, 2010
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8561
William and Laura Titus
Bill Titus
29 St. Andrews Drive
Lot 7, Block 13, Pleasant Valley Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254
to allow a room/patio addition with reduced setbacks.
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. Any guttering and downspouts should direct stormwater flows away from
adjacent property.
2. 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 29 St. Andrews Drive contains a two-story brick and
frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from St. Andrews
Drive which serves as access. There is a carport at the west end of the residence.
The lot contains a 35 foot front platted building line.
The applicant is proposing to construct a room addition on the rear (south side) of
the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The addition will be one-story in
height and contain a new master bath area. The east portion of the addition will be
a covered patio area. The patio area will be enclosed with the exception of the
east side. The proposed addition to the residence will be located 19 to 20 feet
back from the rear (south) property line, and 7.5 feet back from the west side
property line.
J U N E 28, 2010
ITEM NO.: 4 (Con't.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 25 foot
rear setback for this R-2 zoned lot. Section 36-254(d)(2) requires a minimum side
yard setback of eight (8) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to
allow a rear setback of 19 to 20 feet and a side setback of 7.5 feet for the proposed
room/covered patio addition.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. Staff views the request as
reasonable. As noted previously, this R-2 zoned lot contains a 35 foot front platted
building line, with the house actually located 50 feet back from the front property
line. When the residence was constructed, it was pushed further back on the lot in
order to line up with the other residences along St. Andrews Drive to the east and
west. If the residence were on the front platted building line, the rear setback
would not be an issue. With respect to the side setback, the 7.5 foot setback is
simply a continuation of the setback of the existing residence along the west
property line. Staff believes the requested reduced side and rear setbacks will
have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. The
nearest structure to the south is located approximately 40 feet back from the
dividing rear property line between the two (2) lots.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side and rear yard setback variances,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The addition must be constructed to match the existing residence.
2. A building permit must be obtained for the construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 28, 2010)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.