HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9130 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 25, 2016
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.: Z-9130
Owner: Vann and Cathy Smith
Applicant: Vann Smith
Address: 15 Lombardy Lane
Description: Lot 129, McMillen Replat
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a covered deck 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
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 15 Lombardy Lane is occupied by a 1 1/2 story rock and
frame single family residence. The property is located at the southeast corner of
Lombardy Lane and Kavanaugh Blvd. The property slopes downward from front to
back (west to east). A one -car wide driveway from Kavanaugh Blvd. is located near
the northeast corner of the lot. The driveway leads to a garage at the northeast
corner of the residence.
The applicant proposes to cover and screen -in an existing deck area located on the
south side of the residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed
covered, screened -in deck will be located five (5) to six (6) feet back from the south
side property line, and 25 feet back from the rear (east) property line.
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 a side setback of five (5) to six (6) feet for the proposed covered,
screened -in deck.
APRIL 25, 2016
ITEM NO-, 3 (CON'T.
Staff is supportive of the requested side setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed reduced side setback is a very minimal encroachment
of two (2) to three (3) feet. The reduced side setback will not be out of character
with other side setbacks throughout this neighborhood, especially within the blocks
to the north. Staff feels that adequate space will exist between the proposed
covered, screened -in deck and the residence immediately to the south. Staff
believes that the proposed covered, screened -in deck with a reduced side setback
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 (April 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 3 ayes, 0 noes, 1 absent and 1 recusal
(Tucker).
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