HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9441 Staff AnalysisJULY 29, 2019
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property
Z-9441
Smart Development LLC
Anthony Otwell
6413 Beacon Street
Lot 51, Westover Hills Addition
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A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-254 to allow a new residence with reduced rear setback.
The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
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 6413 Beacon Street is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. A one -car wide driveway from Beacon Street is
located near the northwest corner of the property. The southwest corner of the
existing house is located 17.5 feet from the rear (south) property line. The deck
portion of the residence is located 2.5 feet to seven (7) feet back from the rear
property line. The property has an overall lot depth ranging from 80 feet to 100 feet.
The applicant proposes to remove the existing house from the property and
construct a new two-story single family residence, as noted on the attached site plan.
The proposed residence will be located 25 feet back from the front (north) property
line, eight (8) feet from the east side property line, over 22 feet from the west side
property line, and 14.5 feet to 23 feet from the rear (south) property line. The small
porch section of the residence (10 feet wide) will be located 10.5 feet to 13 feet back
from the rear property line.
JULY 29, 2019
ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'T.
Z-9441
Section 36-254(d)(3) of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires a minimum rear
building setback of 25 feet for R-2 zoned lots. Therefore, the applicant is requesting
a variance to allow the new residence with a reduced rear setback.
Staff is supportive of the requested setback variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. As noted previously, the lot has a fairly shallow lot depth of 80 to 100
feet. A typical residential lot has a depth of 140 feet or more. Therefore, the
buildable lot area from front to back is somewhat limited. The rear setback
associated with the proposed residence is similar in nature to the existing house,
which has rear setbacks ranging from 2.5 feet to 17.5 feet. Staff believes the
proposed new residence with reduced rear setback will have no adverse impact on
the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear setback variance, as filed.
Board of Adjustment
(July 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 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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