HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9050 Staff AnalysisJULY 27, 2015
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-9050
Owner: Robert and Tonya Rainey
Applicant: Robert Rainey
Address: 12 LaMarche Lane
Description: West side of LaMarche Lane
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow a swimming pool with reduced separation
from a principal structure.
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 Analvsis-
The R-2 zoned property at 12 LaMarche Lane is occupied by a two-story brick
residence. The property is located on the west side of LaMarche Lane, north of
LaMarche Blvd. A circular driveway from LaMarche Lane serves as access to the
property. The lot contains a 25 foot front platted building line, with a utility
easement along the rear (west) property line which ranges in width from 20 to 25
feet. There is an existing concrete patio area at the rear of the residence.
The applicant proposes to enlarge the concrete patio area, remove the planter
beds, and construct a covering over the patio area and a new in -ground pool, as
noted on the attached site plan. The proposed pool and covered patio area will be
located over 20 feet back from the rear (west) and both side property lines.
Neither structure will encroach into the easement area. The pool will be located
next to the covered patio area, with no separation between the two (2) structures,
as the covered patio is considered part of the principal structure, with the pool
being an accessory structure.
J U LY 27, 2015
ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T.
Section 36-156(a)(2)b. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum
separation of six (6) feet between an accessory structure and a principal structure.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard to
allow the pool with reduced separation from the house. The applicant is also
proposing a small addition (bathroom/storage) at the southwest corner of the
house. This addition conforms to ordinance requirements.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The separation variance is the only variance associated with the new
construction. With the rather wide easement along the rear (west) property line,
the amount of buildable rear yard space is greatly reduced. This requires the pool
to be located closer to the house. Given this situation, staff feels that it is
appropriate to allow the pool with reduced separation. Staff believes the
separation variance will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the
general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested building separation variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(July 27, 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.
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