CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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1. Concur with the petitioner and the Planning and Zoning Commission and pass the ordinance approving variances to the height, setback and lot coverage regulations to permit modifications to an existing detached garage at 506 Spring Avenue; or
2. Concur with staff and pass the ordinance denying the proposed height variance and approving variances to the setback and lot coverage regulations to permit modifications to an existing detached garage at 506 Spring Avenue - PZC 21-1-031
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Gabrielle Mattingly, Community Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) conducted the public hearing for PZC 21-1-031 on May 5, 2021 and provided a positive recommendation on the request (approved 6,0). Staff does not concur.
BACKGROUND:
The property is located at the southwest corner of Spring Avenue and Ewing Street and is zoned R2 (Single Family and Low Density Multiple Family Residence District). The property is approximately 8,703 square feet and is improved with a single-family residence and detached garage.
The petitioner, Mark Jahnke, on behalf of the owners Mark and Kimberly Jahnke, has submitted a petition for approval of the following variances in order to modify the existing detached garage.
1. A variance to Section 6-2-10:2 and Section 6-6C-7:1 to permit an addition to an existing detached garage which encroaches into the 15' corner side yard setback; and
2. A variance to Section 6-2-10:5 to permit a detached garage which exceeds the maximum 480 square foot lot coverage permitted for detached accessory structures in the required rear yard setback; and
3. A variance to Section 6-2-10:3 to permit a detached garage which exceeds the maximum permitted height of 18' for detached accessory structures.
DISCUSSION:
The existing three-car detached garage is located near the rear of the property and is approximatel...
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