HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9492 Staff AnalysisJAN UARY 27, 2020
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-9492
Owner/Applicant: William and Elizabeth Kopsky
Address: 125 Dennison Street
Description: Lot 10, Block 2, Capitol View Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 to allow an accessory structure with increased rear
yard coverage.
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-2 zoned property located at 125 Dennison Street is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. The property is located on the east side of Dennison
Street, south of W. Markham Street. An alley right-of-way is located along the rear
(east) property line. A one-story frame accessory structure is located within the rear
yard area, at the northeast corner of the property. The existing accessory structure
is 16.3 feet by 21.1 feet (344 square feet) in area.
The applicant proposes to construct a second accessory building within the rear yard
area, at the southeast corner of the property. The proposed accessory building will
be one (1) story in height and 12 feet by 17 feet (204 square feet) in area. The
proposed accessory building will be used as an exercise room and storage space.
The proposed accessory building will be located three (3) feet back from the rear
(east) and south side property lines. The proposed accessory structure, in
combination with the existing accessory building, will occupy 43.8 percent of the
required rear yard area (rear 25 feet of the lot).
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows an accessory structure
or structures to cover up to 30 percent of the required rear yard (rear 25 feet) of a
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ITEM NO.: 7 ICON'T.
Z-9492
requirement to allow the proposed accessory structure with a 43.8 percent rear yard
coverage, when combined with the existing accessory structure.
Staff is supportive of the requested coverage variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed accessory structure with increased rear yard coverage
will not be out of character with other properties in this general area. The proposed
rear yard coverage represents only a minor increase in the coverage as typically
allowed. The Hillcrest Design Overlay District, which is located a short distance to
the west, allows a rear yard coverage of 40 percent. Therefore, staff believes the
proposed accessory structure with increased rear yard coverage will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested rear yard coverage variance, as filed.
Board of Adjustment
(January 27, 2020)
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 4 ayes, 0 noes and 1 absent.
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