HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9332 Staff AnalysisJUNE 25, 2018
ITEM NO.: 7
File No..-
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-9332
Thomas and Pamela Kiser
1404 N. Mellon Street
West side of N. Mellon Street, north of Evergreen Drive
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to
permit a front porch addition with a reduced front setback and
which crosses a platted building line.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residence
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residence
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned lot located at 1404 N. Mellon Street is occupied by a two-story, brick
and frame, single family residence. The residence appears to have been
constructed in the early 1960's. A narrow second floor balcony extends across the
front of the house. The balcony provides some small amount of coverage over a
small entry stoop. The applicants propose to remove the balcony and to construct
a usable front porch. The proposed porch is indicated as 25'6 wide and 7' deep.
The new porch will have a front yard setback of 21.8 feet and will cross a 25 foot
platted building line by 34".
Section 36-254 requires a minimum front yard setback of 25 feet and Section 31-12
requires that building line encroachments be reviewed and approved by the Board
of Adjustment.
Staff is supportive of the requested setback and building line variances. The
proposed porch is approximately 50% of the overall width of the house. The 34"
encroachment across the 25' building line is fairly minor and should have no impact
on adjacent properties. The porch will remain open and unenclosed.
JUNE 25, 2018
ITEM NO.: 7
Z-9332
If the Board approves the building line variance, the applicant will have to complete
a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the platted front building line for the porch.
The applicant should review the filing procedure with the Circuit Clerk's office to
determine if the replat requires a revised bill of assurance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback and front building line
variances subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front building line
as approved by the Board.
2. The porch is to remain open and unenclosed on its north, south and east
sides.
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.
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