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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9410 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 29, 2019 ITEM NO.: 5 File No.: Z-9410 Owner: Blain and Cindra Burgess Applicant: Tim Daters Address: 111 Weston Place Description: Lot 3, Block 17, The Villages of Wellington Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested- Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section 36-254 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to allow a step and landing structure with reduced front setback and which crosses a front platted building line. Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter. Present Use of Property: Single Family Residence under Construction Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property located at 111 Weston Place is occupied by a two-story single family residence which is under construction and nearing completion. The property is located on the east side of Weston Place, south of Wellington Village Road. The property is located within a curve of Weston Place, with a compound front property line running along the west and south property boundaries. A 25 foot platted building line is located along the compound frontage. A new two-story residence is in the process of being constructed on the lot, as noted on the attached site plan. The applicant proposes to construct a six (6) foot by 25 foot landing/step structure to the front of the residence. The landing/step portion of the residence will cross the front platted building line by six (6) feet, resulting in a front setback of 19 feet. The landing/step portion of the residence will be uncovered and unenclosed. Section 36-254(d)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum front setback of 25 feet. Section 31-12(b) of the Subdivision Ordinance requires that building line encroachments be reviewed and approved by the Board of Adjustment. APRIL 29, 2019 ITEM NO.: 5 (C rzozlII Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to allow the steps and landing portion of the new residence with reduced front setback and which crosses a front platted building line. Staff is supportive of the requested front setback and building line variances. Staff views the request as reasonable. The requested front encroachment is for only a small portion (150 square feet) of the overall residence. The landing/step portion will remain uncovered and unenclosed. Because of the curvature of the street, the residence will not have the appearance of being out of alignment with other adjacent residences. Staff believes the proposed landing/step portion of the residence will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. 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 addition. 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 setback and building line variances, subject to the following conditions: Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted building line as approved by the Board. 2. The landing/step portion of the residence must remain uncovered and unenclosed. Board of Adjustment (April 29, 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 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent. 2