HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9341 Staff AnalysisJULY 30, 2018
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address. -
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested
Justification:
Z-9341
James Blanchard
10806/10812 Lorie Lane
West side of Lorie Lane, south of DePriest Road
R-2
A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow an accessory structure with reduced front
setback.
The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential and Vacant Lot
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential and Accessory Structure
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No comment.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 10806 Lorie Lane is occupied by a one-story rock
and frame single family residence. The property next door at 10812 Lorie Lane
contains a concrete slab where a single family residence once existed. The
residence which previously existed at 10812 Lorie Lane was recently destroyed by
fire. The properties are located on the west side of Lorie Lane, south of DePriest
Road. Both lots contain a two -car wide driveway from Lorie Lane. Both properties
are owned by James Blanchard.
The applicant proposes to construct a 1,500 square foot accessory structure on the
existing concrete slab at 10812 Lorie Lane. The proposed accessory structure will
be utilized as a garage/storage building to serve the property (principal structure) at
10806 Lorie Lane. The proposed garage will be used to store three (3) antique cars,
a bass boat, lawn maintenance equipment, etc. The proposed accessory structure
will be located 29.5 feet to 30 feet back from the front (east) property line, over eight
(8) feet from the north and south side property lines, and 28.5 feet to 30 feet from the
rear (west) property line.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front
setback of 60 feet for accessory structures in residential zoning. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the accessory garage/storage structure
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with a reduced front setback. All other building setbacks exceed the minimum
ordinance requirements.
Staff is supportive of the requested front setback variance for the proposed accessory
garage/storage building. Staff views the request as reasonable. The proposed
accessory structure will align with the single family residences to the north and south
along Lorie Lane. Utilizing the structure at 10812 Lorie Lane as an accessory
structure to serve the residence at 10806 Lorie Lane will tie the two (2) lots together
as a single "zoning lot" as defined by the City's Zoning Ordinance. Staff believes that
the proposed accessory structure with reduced front setback will have no adverse
impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested front setback variance for the
accessory structure, subject to the following conditions:
1. The accessory structure at 10812 Lorie Lane must serve the single family
residence at 10806 Lorie Lane.
2. As long as the structure at 10812 Lorie Lane is utilized as an accessory
structure, both lots (10806 and 10812 Lorie Lane) must maintain the same
ownership.
3. The accessory structure must not be used in conjunction with any business
activity.
Board of Adjustment
(July 30, 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 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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