HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8581 Staff AnalysisAUGUST 30, 2010
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8581
Denise J. Burrow
12 Powder Horn Court
Lot 30, Pebble Beach Park Addition
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 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:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 12 Powder Horn Court is occupied by a two-story brick
singe family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Powder Horn Court,
which serves as access to a two -car garage at the north end of the residence. The
property slopes downward from Powder Horn Court from north to south and west
to east. The lot contains a 25 foot platted building line along the north and west,
street fronting, property lines. The front of the house faces west.
The applicant is proposing to construct a one-story covered porch on the front
(west) of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The porch will be 8
feet by 30 feet in area, and be unenclosed on its north, south and west sides. The
proposed porch will cross the 25 foot front platted building line by two (2) feet to
5.5 feet, resulting in a front setback ranging from 19.5 feet to 23 feet.
Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 25 feet for -this R-2 zoned lot. Section 31-12(c ) of the Subdivision
Ordinance requires that building line encroachments be reviewed and approved by
the Board of Adjustment. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from
AUGUST 30, 2010
ITEM NO.: 6 CON'T.
these ordinance standards to allow the front porch addition with a reduced front
setback and which crosses a front platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested front setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. Because of the slope of the lot, the residence was located as near
as possible to the north and west property lines. Therefore, the existing house has
excess rear (east) and side (south) setbacks, and is located very near the platted
building lines. The house was constructed with a small uncovered stoop at the
front door. The new front porch will allow a covered entryway which should add
street appeal to the structure. Additionally, because of the curvature of the cul-de-
sac, the house with porch addition will not have the appearance of being out of
alignment with other structures along the street. Staff believes the proposed porch
addition will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general
area.
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 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 setback and building line 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 building addition must be constructed to match the existing residence
(similar style and color).
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 30, 2010)
The applicant las 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 4 ayes, 0 noes, 0 absent and 1 open
position.