HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9240 Staff AnalysisJULY 31, 2017
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested
Justification:
Z-9240
Christopher Chad Hankins
13701 Woodbrook Drive
Lot 3, Block 9, Cedar Ridge Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a deck 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 at 13701 Woodbrook Drive is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located on the south side of
Woodbrook Drive, east of Asbury Road. A concrete driveway from Woodbrook Drive
is located at the northwest corner of the property. The lot contains a 25 foot front
platted building line.
A wood deck previously existed at the southeast corner of the residence, within the
rear yard area. The deck was recently removed from the property due to condition
issues. The applicant began construction of a new deck, slightly larger than the old
deck. The new deck is 16 feet by 22.8 feet in area. The new deck is located 12 feet
back from the rear (south) property line, 9.5 to 10.5 feet back from the east side
property line and 34 feet back from the west side property line. The new deck will
be covered and unenclosed. The deck will range from one (1) to 2.5 feet above
grade. Two (2) steps will be located on the west side of the deck.
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
setback of 25 feet for this R-2 zoned property. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
a variance to allow the new deck structure with a rear setback of 12 feet. All other
setbacks conform with ordinance standards.
JULY 31, 2017
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.) Z-9240
Staff is supportive of the requested rear setback variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. This single family lot has a relatively shallow depth of 102 feet and
an overall area slightly less than 7,000 square feet. The shallow depth greatly limits
the lot's building footprint. The rear yard area is fenced with six (6) foot high wood
fencing. With the deck being only one (1) to 2.5 feet above grade, only the roof
portion of the deck structure will be visible from the adjacent properties. Additionally,
ample separation should exist between the new deck and the existing residence to
the south. Staff believes the proposed rear deck 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
deck being unenclosed on its south, east and west sides.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(July 31, 2017)
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 a vote of 3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.