HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8638 Staff AnalysisMARCH 28, 2011
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.: Z-8638
Owner: Amanda Ferrell and E.W. Swan
Applicant: _ Ellen Yeary
Address: 1606 Blair Street
Description: Lot 2, Block 4, McGehee Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254
to allow a stoop/step addition with reduced 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 1606 Blair Street is occupied by a one-story brick and
frame single family residence. The property is located on the west side of Blair
Street, between "O" and "P" Streets. The house is in the process of being
completely remodeled. There is a one -car wide driveway from Blair Street at the
southeast corner of the property.
As part of the remodeling project, the applicant proposes to construct a 4 foot-8
inch by 10 foot exit stoop with steps along the north side of the residence, as noted
on the attached site plan. The stoop/step structure will be located approximately
10 inches from the north side property line. It will be approximately 24 inches
above grade and be uncovered and unenclosed. The stoop will have a 30 inch
high handrail and serve a new entry/exit door from the newly remodeled kitchen
area.
MARCH 28, 2011
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side yard
setback of 5.1 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the proposed stoop/step structure with a 10 inch side (north)
setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested side setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. Staff support is based on the fact that the proposed structural
encroachment is comprised of only a stoop/step structure which will be 24 inches
above grade. The stoop/step structure will also be uncovered and unenclosed. If
there were a wood fence along the north property line the stoop/step addition
would not be visible from adjacent properties. Additionally, the adjacent house to
the north is set back 10 to 11 feet from the dividing side property line, with a
driveway between the two (2) houses. Therefore, adequate separation will exist
between the structures. Staff believes the proposed stoop/step addition with
reduced side setback 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
stoop/step addition remaining uncovered and unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 28, 2011)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval, with conditions. The item was placed
on the Consent Agenda and approved, as recommended by staff with a vote of 4 ayes,
0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.