HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8955 Staff AnalysisJUNE 30, 2014
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-8955
Owner/Applicant: Kerry and Julie Craft
Address: 8 Miramar Court
Description: Lot 19, Block 109, Chenal Valley Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254
to allow a deck 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 at 8 Miramar Court is occupied by a one-story brick and
frame single family residence. A two -car wide driveway from Miramar Court serves
as access to the property and a side -loading garage. The lot contains a 25 foot
front platted building line. The rear yard is fenced with wood privacy fencing.
The applicant proposes to construct a 14 foot by 21 foot wood deck on the rear of
the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed deck will be
uncovered and unenclosed. The deck will be one (1) to three (3) feet above grade.
It will be located 11.5 feet from the rear (west) property line and over 30 feet from
either side property line.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the deck addition with a reduced rear setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The applicant submitted a letter of approval from the Chenal Valley
Architectural Control Committee. The Committee approved the deck plans, subject
to no portion of the deck being higher than 24 inches above grade. Staff believes it
is possible to construct the deck in this manner. The deck will be uncovered and
unenclosed. With the wood fence enclosing the rear yard area, the proposed deck
will not be visible form the abutting properties. Staff believes the proposed deck
JUNE 30, 2014
ITEM NO.: 6 CON'T.
with reduced 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 deck must remain uncovered and unenclosed.
2. No portion of the deck must exceed a height of 24 inches above grade.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(June 30, 2014)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
The vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved.