HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8929-A Staff AnalysisAPRIL 29, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner/Applicant-
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8929-A
Jason Smith
3 Cantrell Road
Lot 7, Pine View Addition
11M
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 Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 3 Cantrell Road is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located on the south side of
Cantrell Road, at Beechwood Street. A circular driveway from Cantrell Road serves
as access to the property. The lot contains a 45 foot front platted building line. The
house is located over 80 feet back from the front (north) property line.
The applicant proposes to construct a 28.4 foot by 44 foot two-story addition to the
rear (southeast corner) of the existing residence, as noted on the attached site plan.
The proposed addition will include a carport. The proposed addition will be located
11 feet to 16 feet back from the rear (south) property line, and approximately 40 feet
back from the east side property line. The applicant also proposes to construct a
new accessory structure at the southeast corner of the lot. The proposed accessory
structure will be located three (3) feet back from the east side property line and over
five (5) feet back from the rear property line. It will be separated from the proposed
two-story addition by approximately 19 feet.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum 25 foot rear
setback for the principal structure on this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the addition to the principal structure with a rear
APRIL 29, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.) Z-8929-A
setback ranging from 11 feet to 16 feet. The proposed accessory structure complies
with the minimum ordinance setback requirements.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance to allow a reduced rear setback for the
proposed building addition. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed
rear setback will not be out of character with other residences along the south side
of Cantrell Road in this immediate area. Several of the residences in this immediate
area have reduced rear setbacks, as they are located considerably more than 45
feet back from the front property lines. Ample separation will exist between the
proposed building addition and the nearest structure to the south. Staff believes the
proposed 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, as filed.
Board of Adjustment
(April 29, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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