HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8687 Staff AnalysisAUGUST 29, 2011
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Michael and Dova Smith
Jim Yeary
5014 Club Road
North side of Club Road, between Van Buren and Jackson Streets
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Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254
to allow construction of a new residence with reduced rear 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:
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 located at 5014 Club Road is occupied by a one-story rock
and frame single family residence. There is a one -car wide driveway from Club
Road at the southwest corner of the lot. A one-story garage is located at the
northwest corner of the residence.
The applicants propose to remove the residence and accessory structure from the
property and construct a new single family home, as noted on the attached site
plan. The proposed residence will be a two-story masonry and frame structure. A
two -car wide garage will be located on the rear (north) of the residence. It will be
connected to the residence by a second floor heated/cooled connection within the
roof line of the structure. The lower level between the house and garage will be a
covered porch. The garage portion of the residence will be located 9.32 feet back
from the rear (north) property line. A side building elevation is provided, showing
the garage's relationship to the overall residential structure.
AUGUST 29, 2011
ITEM NO.: 5 CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 25 feet
rear setback. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a reduced
setback from the rear (north) property line for the proposed residence.
Staff is supportive of the requested reduced rear setback. Staff views the request
as reasonable. Aside from the rear setback, the proposed residence meets or
exceeds all other building setback requirements. The house has been designed
and located on the lot as to avoid a very large oak tree which is located near the
northwest corner of the property. The overall structure will only occupy 30.3
percent of the entire residential lot. Therefore, the proposed lot massing/coverage
is relatively minor. Additionally, if the garage portion of the residence were
detached, it would comply with all setback and coverage requirements. Staff
believes the proposed residence with reduced rear setback will be compatible with
the neighborhood and have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to
compliance with the Public Works requirements as noted in paragraph A. of the
staff report.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 29, 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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.