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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS-0171 Staff AnalysisJune 9, 1981 -fO/7/ SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 - Building L_i_n_eWaiver NAME: Woodbridge Subdivision Lot 13 OWNER/APPLICANT: REQUEST: 0 10 10216 Woodbridge Charles and Sue Moore To allow the addition of a carport which encroaches 15.4' into an area established by a 25' platted building line. June 9, 1981 SUBDIVISIONS Item No. 9 - Continued A. EXISTING CONDITIONS This site is located outside the City limits in a residential subdivision of medium to large, single family homes. The particular property in question is on flat ground and is very closely bordered on both the north and south by other homes. No drainage problems are apparent. B. DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL This owner is requesting that the Commission approve the addition of a carport, which encroaches 15.4' into an area established by a 25' platted building line. After several conversations with the City's building inspectors, the applicants mistakenly got the impression that it would be permissible to add a carport to the front of their home after the conversion of their garage into a game room. Since then, they have been informed otherwise. 1. Conformance to Ordinance This proposal varies from the Ordinance in the manner stated above. 2. Legal Considerations The need for an amended Bill of Assurance is the only thing evident at this time. C. ENGINEERING CONSIDERATIONS None. D. ANALYSIS Upon site investigation of the area, Staff found only one other addition similar to the type requested in the entire neighborhood. Due to the closeness of the existing residences, and the proposed addition to the street, Staff feels that approval of this request will be aesthetically damaging to the neighborhood. E. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Denial as filed. or f. June 9, 1981 SUBDIVISIONS f Item No. 9 - Continued SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The applicant was not present. A motion to pass this to the Full Commission without recommendation was made and passed by a vote of 3 ayes, 0 noes, 2 absent. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: One of the applicants, Mrs. Sue Moore, was in attendance. There were no objectors. During a brief presentation, Mrs. Moore submitted several photos in support of her contention that the proposed addition would prove to be an asset to the surrounding neighborhood. A motion was made to approve the encroachment and an amendment to the Bill of Assurance, with the required amount of signatures. The motion passed by a vote of 6 ayes, 3 noes and 2 absent. (Nay votes: Massie, wright and Arnett.) 0