HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9279 Staff AnalysisDECEMBER 11, 2017
ITEM NO.: 10
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-9279
Zachariah Henson and Lacey Kelley
Zachariah Henson
312 Fern Avenue
Lot 4, Block 8, Young's Park Addition
R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow construction of an accessory building with an
increased rear yard coverage.
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
0
Public Works Issues:
No Comments
Staff Analysis.
The R-3 zoned property located at 312 Fern Avenue is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. A one -car wide driveway from Fern Avenue is
located at the northwest corner of the property. An alley right-of-way is located along
the rear (south) property line. A one-story frame garage structure is located at the
southwest corner of the property. The garage extends approximately six (6) feet into
the alley right-of-way. The current garage structure is in poor condition.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing garage structure and construct a
new two-story garage, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed garage
will be 20 feet by 20 feet in area. It will be located three (3) feet from the east side
property line and four (4) feet to 20 feet back from the west side property line. The
rear setback along the alley right-of-way will range from 0.5 feet to three (3) feet.
The proposed accessory garage structure will occupy approximately 42% of the
required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot).
DECEMBER 11, 2017
ITEM NO.: 10 (CON'T.) Z-9279
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum rear yard
coverage of 30 percent of the required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of a lot) for
accessory structures in residential zoning. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the proposed garage structure with a rear yard coverage of
approximately 42 percent.
Staff is supportive of the requested rear yard coverage variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The proposed accessory structure will create a better
situation than currently exists, as the existing accessory structure encroaches into
the alley right-of-way. The proposed accessory garage will meet all required
minimum setbacks from property lines, and will not be out of character with other
accessory structures located along this alley right-of-way, north of W. Capitol
Avenue. Additionally, this lot has an irregular shape, with the lot width along the rear
property line being only approximately 28 feet. This pie shape greatly reduces the
amount of rear yard area. Staff believes that the proposed new accessory structure
is a good option for the property, and that it should have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(December 11, 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 were no further discussion. The item was paced on the Consent Agenda and
approved as recommended by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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