HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9390 Staff AnalysisFEBRUARY 25, 2019
ITEM NO_- 3
File No.: Z-9390
Owner/Applicant: John and Rosalia Block
Address: 423 N. Monroe Street
Description: Southeast corner of N. Monroe Street and Lee Avenue
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow an accessory structure with a reduced street
side setback.
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
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property located at 423 N. Monroe Street is occupied by a two-story
frame single family residence. The property is located at the southeast corner of
N. Monroe Street and Lee Avenue. A paved alley is located along the rear (east)
property line.
The applicant recently constructed a 12 foot by 16 foot accessory storage building
at the northeast corner of the property, as noted on the attached site plan. The new
storage building replaces a 12 foot by 18 foot garage structure which previously
existed on the site and was in a state of disrepair. The new storage building is
located three (3) feet from the north street side property line and 6.7 feet from the
rear (east) property line.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that an accessory
structure in R-3 zoning be located at least 15 feet back from a street side property
line. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the storage building
with a reduced street side setback. All other setbacks and rear yard coverage
conform to ordinance requirements.
FEBRUARY 25, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 ICON'T.
Z-939
Staff is supportive of the requested street side setback for the new storage building.
Staff views the request as reasonable. The new building is located on a concrete
slab where a slightly larger garage structure previously existed. The new structure
maintains the same street side setback as the previous garage structure. The
proposed placement of the storage building will not be out of character with other
properties throughout this neighborhood. Additionally, the proposed structure
complies with the Hillcrest Design Overlay District. Staff believes the new storage
building will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested street side setback variance, as filed.
Board of Adjustment
(February 25, 2019)
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, 1 absent and 1 open position.
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