CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Pass the ordinance approving a variance from Section 6-2-10:5 to permit a pavilion and fireplace structure in the rear yard at the property located at 923 Watercress Dr - PZC 24-1-060
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation, Engineering and Development
SUBMITTED BY: Brad Iwicki, Assistant Planner
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered PZC 24-1-060 on July 17, 2024, and recommended approval of the request (7-0). Staff concurs with the PZC's recommendation.
BACKGROUND:
The approximately 11,850 square foot subject property is located at the east side of Watercress Dr., between Gartner Rd. to the north and Henning Ct. to the south. The property is zoned R1A (Low Density Single-Family Residence District) and is improved with a single-family residence. Accessory structures that have received approval of a permit or are currently existing in the required rear yard include an in-ground pool and patio. The owner of the property is Kevin Lorenz.
DISCUSSION:
The Petitioner, Scott Lucchetti, is the property owner's contractor and seeks approval of a variance to permit a pavilion and fireplace to complement the approved pool and patio as illustrated on the site plan. Per Section 6-2-10:5 (Percentage of Required Yard Occupied) of the Municipal Code, detached accessory structures are permitted to cover 25% or 480 square feet of the required rear yard, whichever is greater. Section 6-2-10:5 also provides that any unroofed brick paver or concrete patio which is less than 500 square feet in size shall be exempt from inclusion in this calculation. As such, the proposed site plan includes 242 square feet of patio space that is exempt from the rear yard occupancy calculation.
For this property, the required rear yard is 30' and detached accessory structures are permitted to cover 25% or 621.23 square feet. The Petitioner is requesting approval of a variance to permit the existing pool and patio, and t...
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