HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9148 Staff AnalysisJULY 25, 2016
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-9148
Owner: HRH Builders, Inc.
Applicant: Bill Darby
Address: 20 Flatrock Point
Description: Lot 44, Block 18, Woodlands Edge Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a deck addition with 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
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 20 Flatrock Point is occupied by a single family
residence which was recently constructed. The property is located at the east end
of Flatrock Point, a cul-de-sac within the Woodland's Edge Subdivision. A driveway
from Flatrock Point at the northwest corner of the lot serves as access. The lot
contains a 25 foot front platted building line. The minimum required rear setback for
this lot is 15 feet, and is typical of several areas throughout Woodland's Edge. The
property backs up to a wooded open space/greenbelt area.
As part of the new home construction, the property owner (and builder) proposes to
construct an uncovered, unenclosed deck on the rear (east) of the structure, as
noted on the attached site plan. The proposed deck addition will be located one (1)
foot to six (6) feet back from the rear (east) property line. The proposed deck will be
approximately 340 square feet in area.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for principal structures in R-2 zoning. This lot was platted with a
minim rear setback of 15 feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to
allow the deck with a rear setback ranging from one (1) foot to six (6) feet.
JULY 25, 2016
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.)
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The property backs up to an extremely wide platted greenbelt within
the Woodland's Edge Subdivision. This is an open space area which will not be
developed. The nearest homes are over 200 feet to the south and over 500 feet to
the east. Similar variances for deck and patio structures have been approved
throughout the Woodland's Edge Subdivision, for lots which back up to greenbelt
areas. Additionally, the subdivision developer, Rocket Properties, LLC, has
submitted a letter of support for the proposed deck addition. Staff believes the
proposed uncovered, unenclosed deck addition with reduced rear 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
deck addition remaining uncovered and unenclosed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(July 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 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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