Michael S. Yenni Parish President Jennifer Van Vrancken Council District Teresa A. Wilkinson, AICP Planning Director STAFF REPORT Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District Docket No. Ninette Eastman, Chairman Bill Nelson, Vice-Chairman Thomas McAllister Dr. Monica L. Monica John Stubbs 04-736-630 Yenni Building, 11 Elmwood Park Blvd, Ste 601, Jefferson, LA 7013 jpplanning@jeffparish.net Address: Legal Description: Lot 9, Sq. A, Metairie Club Gardens Subdivision; bounded by Avenue E., Stella St., and Northline St. Owner: Brian C. Bossier Applicant: Gregory J. Hackenberg Zoning: R-1C Rural Residential District/OMNCD Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation District (Figure : Zoning) Future Land Use: LDR Low Density Residential OMC Hearing: 6/7/018 Figure 1: Aerial REQUEST A request to construct a new single-family dwelling, swimming pool, and accessory pergola with a variance to locate the pool equipment, mechanical equipment, generator, and pergola in the side-yard setback requirements (Figure ). RECOMMENDATIONS Planning Department: Approval for the following reasons: The proposed pool equipment, mechanical equipment, and pergola will be screened by a seven foot tall wooden fence along both the southern and eastern sides of the property, helping to mitigate their intrusion into the required side yard setbacks. The generator will be screened by an existing seven foot tall garden wall on the northern side of the property, which abuts Avenue E (Figure 3). The principal structure provides two 10-foot side yard setbacks, therefore satisfying the R-1C Rural Residential district side-yard setback requirement (Figure ). Old Metairie Commission: OMC will consider this request at its June 7, 018 Public Hearing SUMMARY OF OMC PUBLIC HEARING FINDINGS 1. The petitioned property is an undeveloped corner lot, measuring 7 feet in width, 10 feet in depth, totaling 9,000 square feet and is zoned R-1C Rural Residential district. The R-1C district requires a minimum width of 80 ft., minimum depth of 10 ft., and an area of 1,000 sq. ft.; the lot is deficient by five ft. in width, 30 ft. in depth and 3,000 sq. ft., respectively (Figure 4).. The applicant is proposing to construct a new 4,17 square foot two-story, singlefamily dwelling with a swimming pool and a 146 sq. ft. accessory pergola (Figure ). 3. Per Sec. 40-19(a)(3), the R-1C Rural Residential district requires two ten-foot sideyards. Although the principal structure provides these required side-yards, the OMC Planning Department EDC Page 1 of 4 6/7/018 Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
proposed pool equipment, mechanical equipment, and generator are within the minimum ten-foot side-yard setbacks on either side of the proposed dwelling (Figures 6 and 7). a. The proposed pool equipment and mechanical equipment each provide a six-foot side-yard setback, necessitating a variance to the side-yard requirements of 4 feet. b. The proposed generator provides a one-foot-six-inch side-yard setback, necessitating a variance to the side-yard requirements of eight-feet-sixinches. c. Per Sec. 40-19(c)(1), the side-yard setback for accessory structures less than 1,000 square feet in area shall be no less than 0% of the width of the required side yard, which necessitates a five-foot side-yard setback for the accessory pergola in the R-1C district. The proposed pergola provides a three-foot-four-inch side-yard setback, necessitating a variance to the side-yard setback requirements of 1-foot-eight inches. d. Because the proposed pool equipment, mechanical equipment, generator and pergola are all within the required side-yard setbacks, a variance to the area requirements must be considered by the Board of Zoning Adjustments. 4. Per Sec. 40-17(3)(iii), no part of a proposed structure or addition to an existing structure, except for minor or incidental projections, shall penetrate the lot s façade or side-yard massing angles, unless the gable walls penetrate at a point in which the roof has a slope between 7:1 and 1:1. The proposed structure s gable walls penetrate the lot s side yard massing angle at a slope of 7:1 and are therefore permissible (Figure 8).. Per Sec. 40-17()(D), chimneys shall be no taller than the minimum required by the applicable building codes for the termination of chimneys. Section R1003.9 of the 01 International Residential Code states that chimneys shall extend not less than two feet higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet, but shall be not less than three feet above the highest point where the chimney passes through the roof. Both proposed chimneys are in accordance with IRC R1003.9 (Figure 8). 6. The maximum height for the R-1C Rural Residential district is 3 feet. Per Sec. 40-17(1)(b) the maximum height allowance within the Old Metairie Neighborhood Conservation district shall be equal to the difference between the flood elevation measurement of 3.9 feet and 1.6 feet above the crown of the street. The proposed dwelling utilizes a 6. inch height allowance, which is below the available height allowance of.3 feet (Figure 8, 9, 10, 11). 7. The Parish Arborist approved the tree protection plan for the Bald Cyprus in the front yard (Figure 1). 8. The proposed residence, swimming pool, and accessory pergola otherwise meets all applicable R-1C/OMNCD requirements (Table ). CONSISTENCY WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The proposal is consistent with Objective 1.4 of the Housing Element of the Comprehensive Plan which aims to Ensure the compatibility of in-fill development in residential neighborhoods. OMC Planning Department EDC Page of 4 6/7/018 Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
DEPARTMENT COMMENTS (LURTC) & CODE VIOLATIONS Table 1: Land Use Review Technical Committee (LURTC) Comments Department Position Comment/Stipulation NOT OPPOSED to this Case but has the following Stipulations: OM-09-18 the Public Works Department on (/4/18) has the following stipulations: It should be also noted that the north arrow is pointing down. Traffic Engineering Division finds that the sight Public Works Not Opposed triangles are not an issue at this time and a TIA is not required. Parkways requires that the 4 thick mulch bed should also be placed within the tree protection fencing as well as outside of it, where practical, to provide additional root protection until home construction is complete. Requires driveway aprons to be concrete and meet width, distance and permit requirements. If the existing House Connection cannot be located or is not usable a new house connection will be required at the property owner s expense. ICE-Building Not Opposed Building is NOT OPPOSED to this Case. Engineering-Site Plan Not Opposed NOT OPPOSED to this Case but has the following Stipulations: The property owner is responsible for any damage to right of way improvements (including the existing sidewalks or driveways) during or after the construction of any new structure(s) or demolition of any existing structure(s). Any damage must be repaired, or improvements replaced in accordance to the Jefferson Parish Engineering standards. Please contact the department of Engineering at (04) 349-173 prior to beginning any sidewalk/driveway apron construction. Further comments will be made at the permit stage. Contact Site Plan Review for design packet containing complete list of requirements. Parish Attorney Not Opposed NOT OPPOSED to this Case but has the following Stipulations: We will defer to the other departments for comments. Fire Not Opposed Not Opposed Building Violations: No violations Zoning Violations: No violations OMC Planning Department EDC Page 3 of 4 6/7/018 Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
TABLE : R-1B/OMNCD SITE INFORMATION Criteria Required/Permitted Proposed Residence, height, max. Façade Massing Angle Side-yard massing angle Residence, setback, front yard, min. Residence, setback, side yard, north, min. Residence, setback, side yard, south, min. Residence, setback, rear yard, min. Setback, pergola, rear yard, min. Setback, pergola, side yard, min. 3 ft. No part shall penetrate, except minor or incidental projections No part shall penetrate, except minor or incidental projections or gable walls with a slope between 7:1 and 1:1 3 ft. 6. inches, utilizing the ft. 6 in. height allowance No penetration Part of roof penetrating the lot s side yard massing angle at a slope of 7:1 30 ft. 30.1 feet Y 10 ft. 10.1 ft. Y 10 ft. 10.1 ft. Y 0 ft. 0.1 ft. Y 3 ft. 3.4 Y ft. 3.4 N Height, pergola, min. 13 ft. 10.6 ft. Y Compliant Y Y Y Square footage, pergola, max. Setback, pool equipment, side yard, min. Setback, mechanical equipment, side yard, min. Setback, generator, side yard, min. Exterior materials, general Shall not occupy more than 40% of the rear yard Rear Yard 1,00 sq. ft. Accessory 146 sq. ft. 10% 10 ft. 6 ft. N 10 ft. 6 ft. N 10 ft. 1 ft., 6 in. N Comply with Sec. 40-46 Vinyl siding prohibited Synthetic stucco only as accent Stucco, Fiber cement siding Y Y Exterior materials, windows, doors, trims, and moldings Similar style and quality on all elevations Similar style and quality on all elevations Y Tree preservation Significant trees preserved or replaced Tree protection approved by Parish Arborist Y OMC Planning Department EDC Page 4 of 4 6/7/018 Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
Aerial Petitioned Property FIGURE 1
Zoning Petitioned Property FIGURE
Site Photos Avenue E. (side) Vincent Ave. (side) FIGURE 3
Vincent Ave. Stella St. (side) Avenue E. Survey Petitioned Property Lot 9 Northline St. (side) FIGURE 4
Vincent Ave. Stella St. (side) Avenue E. Generator Existing 7 garden wall Raised Planting Bed Site Plan Pool & Spa Proposed 7 wooden fence Pool Equipment Mechanical Equipment Pergola Northline St. (side) FIGURE
Vincent Ave. (side) Stella St. (side) Avenue E. (side) Site Plan: Northline St. side enhanced Petitioned Property Pool Equipment 6 ft. Mechanical Equipment 6 ft. Pergola Northline St. (side) FIGURE 6
Vincent Ave. (side) Stella St. (side) Site Plan: Avenue E side enhanced.63 ft. 1.6 ft. Avenue E. (side) Generator 7 existing garden wall Petitioned Property Northline St. (side) FIGURE 7
Avenue E. (side) Northline St. (side) Rear Elevation Side-Yard Massing Angle 6. Inch Height Allowance Vincent Ave. (side) Rear Elevation FIGURE 8
Avenue E. (side) Northline St. (side) Line of Living Space Under Roof 10 ft. ft. Incidental Projection Front Elevation Side-Yard Massing Angle 6. Inch Height Allowance Vincent Ave. (side) Front Elevation FIGURE 9
Avenue E. (side) Northline St. (side) South Elevation 6. Inch Height Allowance Vincent Ave. (side) South Elevation FIGURE 10
Avenue E. (side) Northline St. (side) 10 ft. ft. Incidental Projection North Elevation Front-Yard Massing Angle 6. Inch Height Allowance Existing 7 garden wall Vincent Ave. (side) North Elevation FIGURE 11
36 foot Bald Cyprus to be protected Tree Protection Boundary of Property Lot 9 Tree Protection Zone FIGURE 1