HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9101 Staff AnalysisJANUARY 25, 2016
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-9101
Owner: India Cheairs
Applicant: Ed Sergeant
Address: 4200 Fairview Road
Description: West side of Fairview Road, south of S. Lookout Road
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a building addition with a reduced side
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 4200 Fairview Road is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located on the west side of
Fairview Road, south of S. Lookout Road. A paved alley (Wait Street) is located
along the west property line. A two-story accessory garage structure is located
within the rear yard area, near the northwest corner of the lot. A paved driveway
from the alley is located on the south side of the accessory structure. The property
is located several feet above the elevation of Fairview Road. The rear yard area
slopes slightly downward from the house to the alley. The property is located in
the Hillcrest Design Overlay District.
The applicant proposes to construct a garage and deck addition to the northwest
corner of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The garage addition
will be one-story in height and be 25 feet by 25.7 feet in area. The addition will be
located five (5) feet to 6.5 feet back from the north side property line. The addition
will be located 42 to 47 feet back from the rear (east) property line. A new paved
driveway is proposed with the addition.
JANUARY 25, 2016
ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'T.
Section 36-254(d)(2) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum side
setback of eight (8) feet for this R-2 zoned lot. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the addition with a side setback along the north
property line ranging from five (5) to 6.5 feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested side setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed side setback for the addition represents a very
minor encroachment into the required side yard area. The existing house is
located 4.3 feet to six (6) feet back from the north side property line. Additionally,
there is no structure to the north which would be immediately adjacent to the
proposed addition. The proposed addition conforms to all other zoning setback
and Hillcrest DOD standards. Staff believes the proposed addition will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side setback variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (January 25, 2016)
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 the vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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