HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8759 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 30, 2012
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8759
Ronald G. Parks, Sr.
53 Bentley Circle
Lot 41, Phase 2, Bentley Court Subdivision
R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254
to allow a building addition with a 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:
No Comment
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 53 Bentley Circle is occupied by a one-story brick and
frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Bentley
Circle at the northeast corner of the lot. A one-story eight (8) foot by twelve (12)
foot frame accessory building (Morgan -type building) is located near the southwest
corner of the property. There is a 10 foot wide utility easement which runs along
the rear (south) property line. The accessory building is located in the utility
easement. The lot has a 15 foot front platted building line.
The applicant proposes to construct a 20 foot by 22.3 foot building addition to the
rear southeast corner of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The
proposed addition will be one (1) story in height and maintain the same 11.8 foot
east side setback as the existing house. The addition will be located 11 feet back
from the rear (south) property line. The applicant is proposing the addition for a
family room and bedroom. See the attached cover letter for details.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the proposed building addition with a reduced rear setback.
APRIL 30, 2012
ITEM NO.: 3 CON'T.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The existing single family lot has a rather shallow depth of 105
feet. Single family lots typically have depths in the 140 to 150 foot range. Staff
feels the proposed addition will leave adequate separation between it and the
single family home to the south, as well as adequate yard space. Staff support is
contingent upon the applicant correcting the easement encroachment issue with
the existing storage building. The storage building must be moved approximately
seven (7) feet to the north to remove it from the easement and comply with setback
requirements. Staff believes the proposed building addition with reduced rear
setback will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general
area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The addition must be constructed to match the existing residence.
2. The existing accessory building must be moved out of the 10 foot wide utility
easement along the rear (south) property line, and maintain a minimum three
(3) foot side setback.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (April 30, 2012)
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 and 1 absent.