HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9428 Staff AnalysisJUNE 24, 2019
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.: Z-9428
Owner/Applicant: Dorothy Johnson
Address: 1805 Princeton Drive
Description: Lot 134, Pine Forest Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-255 and the building line provisions of Section 31-12 to
allow porch steps with a reduced front setback and porch and
steps which cross a front platted building line.
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 1805 Princeton Drive is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence which is currently under construction. The new
residence is 1,424 square feet in area and replaces a single family house which was
previously destroyed by a fire. A one -car wide driveway from Princeton Drive is
located at the northwest corner of the lot and leads to carport on the north end of the
residence. The lot contains a 35 foot front platted building line.
The applicant proposes to add a 10.4 foot by 14.5 foot front porch to the new
residence, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed porch will be covered
and unenclosed on its north, south and west sides. The proposed porch will cross
the front platted building line by approximately 10 feet, resulting in a front setback of
25 feet. The porch steps will be located approximately 23.5 feet back from the front
(west) property line.
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.
JUNE 24, 2019
ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T.
Z-9428
Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance standards to
allow the porch addition with reduced front setback (steps only) 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. Although the residences to the north and south
along Princeton Drive seem to meet the 35 foot front setback as platted, the
proposed encroachment of the unenclosed porch represents a very minor
encroachment across the 35 foot front platted building line. The front wall of the new
residence is located behind the platted building line. The proposed porch meets the
25 foot front setback, as typically required in R-3 zoning. Therefore, staff believes
the proposed unenclosed front porch will have no adverse visual impact on the
adjacent properties, and should add street appeal to this residence along Princeton
Drive.
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
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:
1. Completion of a one -lot replat reflecting the change in the front platted
building line as approved by the Board.
2. The porch addition must remain unenclosed on its north, south and west
sides.
Board of Adjustment
(June 24, 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.
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