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DATE: November 1,
2007
TO: Board of Adjustment
FROM: Stephen C. Richardson, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Request for a variance to the minimum rear yard setback from
15' to 5'.
FILE: 563-BA
STAFF REPORT
Lee Guseman has applied for a variance to the minimum rear yard
setback from 15' to 5'. The property is located at 5980 Rankin.
Mr. Guseman states that the existing house on the property is being
demolished down to the soil. Walter and Melissa Voigtman have
purchased the subject property because of its location and the existing
trees on the property. Mr. Guseman says that the existing house was
built at the 15' rear setback line. The Zoning Ordinance normally
requires a 25' setback line. However, it may be reduced to 15' if no
accessory buildings are constructed within the reduced rear yard.
Mr. Guseman states that requiring the house to be built at the 15'
rear setback would require the removal of several oak trees. As
proposed, the north end of the garage would be 5' off the north
property line.
The applicant shall have the burden of proof to demonstrate that all
three conditions necessary for approval have been met.
Exhibits are attached.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
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Responses in Favor . Responses in Opposition
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GENERAL INFORMATION/PUBLIC UTILITIES
APPLICANT: Lee Guseman, Guseman
Construction
PROPERTY OWNER: Walter Voigtman
LOCATION: 5980 Rankin Drive
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 5, Block 13, Mary Howell
Addition
EXISTING ZONING: RS (Residential Single Family
Dwelling) District
PROPERTY SIZE: 0.32 acres, more or less
EXISTING LAND USES: Single family residential
FLOOD HAZARD ZONE: A X @ - Areas determined to be
outside 500-year floodplain
SURROUNDING LAND USES: SURROUNDING ZONING:
NORTH: Residential RS (Residential Single Family Dwelling) District
EAST: Residential RS
SOUTH: Residential RS
WEST: Residential RS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Stable Area
STREETS: Rankin Drive - Local street with a
60' wide right-of-way and a 26'
pavement width; Belvedere Drive -
Local street with a 60' wide
right-of-way and a 26' pavement
width
DRAINAGE: Curb and gutter
WATER: 2" and 6" water line
SANITARY SEWER
SERVICE: 6" sanitary sewer lines