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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9329 Staff AnalysisJUNE 25, 2018 ITEM NO.: 4 File No.: Z-9329 Owner: Jason Keith Taylor Applicant: Frederick Gentry Address: 1612 S. Commerce Street Description: West side of Commerce Street, south of E. 16t" Street Zoned: R-4 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the design provisions of Section 36-370 to permit the use of metal on the exterior of a proposed new residence. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Vacant Lot Proposed Use of Property: Duplex Residence STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis: The applicant is proposing to construct a new residential structure on the vacant, R- 4 (duplex) zoned lot located at 1612 S. Commerce Street. The first floor will contain a 2,482 square foot residence and a two -car garage. A small studio apartment will be located in a second floor over the garage. The property is located within the Central City Redevelopment Corridor Design Overlay District. Subsequent to the January 21, 1999 tornado which passed through the central part of the city, the Board passed Ordinance #18,064 establishing the DOD. The DOD established some minor architectural criteria to endure that new construction would be compatible with the established neighborhood as the properties were redeveloped. The DOD was codified in the Zoning Ordinance as Sections 36-368 through 36-372. Exceptions were made for properties lying in the Capitol Zoning District and the MacArthur Park Historic District. JUNE 25, 2018 ITEM NO.: 4 The criteria relating to residential construction are as follow: (1) Roofline. A roof pitch of less than 4:12 shall be prohibited. (2) Materials. The materials of the exterior shell shall be wood, brick or a material that resembles wood. (3) Orientation. The orientation shall be consistent with that of other structures on the developed block face. (4) Entrances. The primary entrance shall be consistent with that of other structures on the developed block face. (5) Parking. Parking shall be prohibited in the front yard setback. Z The residence proposed by the applicant complies with all of the criteria, with one exception. They are requesting a variance to be permitted to utilize metal on the exterior of the structure. Staff is supportive of the request. Only two small areas of the DOD remain; a small area west of Capitol Zoning north of Roosevelt and this area east of Capitol Zoning south of 1-630. This area east of Capitol Zoning has been developing with a variety of structural designs; some family traditional and some more modern. Several new residences with more modern designs (flat roofs, ribbed metal, etc.) have been constructed in this general area, both inside and outside the DOD boundaries. On October 30, 2017, the Board approved variances to allow construction of a new residence on the lot adjacent to the north of this lot with a flat roof, metal siding and a concrete driveway in the front yard area. That residence is now under construction. Staff believes this proposed new residence will not be out of character with other newer construction in the area. The new residence will be a quality in -fill development. The CCRC-DOD was established as an immediate reaction to the tornado which impacted this area 17 years ago. Any reconstruction of structures destroyed by the tornado has long since occurred. Staff believes the requested variances will have no adverse impact on the surrounding properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested variances from the Central City Redevelopment Corridor Design Overlay District standards, as filed. 2 JUNE 25, 2018 ITEM NO.: 4 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (June 25, 2018) 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 staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The vote was 3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.