HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9045 Staff AnalysisJUNE 29, 2015
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested
Justification:
Z-9045
Brian and Sydney Ross
6523 Cantrell Road
Southeast corner of Cantrell Road and Shannon Drive
R-2
A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a covered patio addition with reduced rear
setback.
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 6523 Cantrell Road is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. The property is located at the southeast corner of
Cantrell Road and Shannon Drive (west leg). There is a two -car wide driveway at
the southwest corner of the property. A small frame storage building is located in
the rear yard area. The lot contains a 35 foot front platted building line, from the
north property line. The platted building line runs along the west street side
property line, with varying depths.
The applicant proposes to construct a roof structure (addition) at the south end of
the existing residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The roof structure will
be approximately 20 feet by 20 feet in size, and cover an existing concrete patio
area. The proposed structure will be unenclosed on its east, west and south sides,
with the exception of an outdoor fireplace which will be located at the southeast
corner of the covered patio. The proposed covered patio will be located
approximately 17 feet back from the west street side property line, inside the
platted building line. The structure will be located five (5) feet back from the rear
(south) property line.
JUNE 29, 2015
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the
proposed covered patio structure with a reduced rear setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The lot has a 35 foot platted front setback, which is greater than the
25 foot front setback as typically required. This situation along with an angled front
property line, pushes the house further back on the lot and limits the amount of
buildable depth. The proposed rear setback and lot coverage will not be out of
character with this neighborhood. Other lots, especially corner lots, have similar
setback issues. As noted above, the proposed covered patio will be unenclosed
on its east, west and south sides, with the exception of an outdoor
fireplace/chimney at the southeast corner of the structure. This will help lessen
any possible visual impact the addition might have on adjacent properties. Staff
believes the proposed covered patio addition will have no adverse impact on the
surrounding properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, subject to the
covered patio structure remaining unenclosed on its east, west and south sides,
with the exception of the outdoor fireplace/chimney at the southeast corner of the
structure.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(June 29, 2015)
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.