HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9477 Staff AnalysisDECEMBER 9, 2019
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested. -
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Z-9477
Gardner Custom Homes, Inc.
Steve L. Gardner
5401 Southwood Road
Lot 222, Prospect Terrace Addition No. 3
R-2
A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section 36-
254 to allow a new residence with a reduced side 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 applicant is proposing to construct a new, two-story single family residence on
this R-2 zoned lot. The new home will replace a circa 1953 home. The applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the new home to have a three (3) foot side yard setback
on the west perimeter of the site. The existing home now has that same three (3) foot
setback. The zoning ordinance requires a six (6) foot setback for this lot.
The applicant states it is his desire to utilize the current poured concrete stem wall
foundation that is in place and tied to a rock retaining wall that is built between this
property and the rock steps leading down to the city park adjacent to the west.
Staff is supportive of the request. Utilizing the existing foundation wall on this steeply
sloped lot seems reasonable. The property adjacent to the west is a developed city
park. Allowing the reduced side yard will not impact the adjacent property.
The property is located within the newly adopted Heights Landscape Design Overlay
District. The applicant is required to provide two, 2'/ inch or greater shade producing
trees in the front yard setback area. Trees are to be selected from the list within the
DOD provisions. While there is no requirement to preserve trees, credit can be given
DECEMBER 9, 2019
ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T.
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for any trees designated as preserved in the setback area. Location and type of trees
are to be indicated on the plans submitted at the time of building permit.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested side yard setback variance, subject to
compliance with the Heights Landscape DOD.
Board of Adjustment
(December 9, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the consent agenda and approved, as recommended by staff.
The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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