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STAFF REPORT
Project Manager: Brett McCully, P.E. Date: October 16, 2003
E -mail: bmccully @cstx.gov
For
BARRINGTON HOMES (DVWY) (03- 00500243)
Zoning District: R -1
Location: 5108 Whistling Straits
Applicant: Barrington Homes
Item Summary: This item is a request for a variance from UDO Section 7.3.C.7.f which
limits the combined widths of residential circular driveways as measured at the property
line to a maximum of 28 feet.
Item Background: A single - family residence at this address was permitted with a single
access driveway meeting UDO requirements. During a building inspection, it was noted
that a second driveway was added without permit, and that the combination appeared
far in excess of the allowable 28 feet.
Upon contacting the builder, who is the applicant for this variance, a submittal was
obtained which shows two 20 foot wide drives. A site inspection by the Development
Engineer determined that because the island between the drives did not reach the
property line, that the width as measured along the property line was approximately 70
feet. The application provides no information supporting the variance request, and the
site inspection yielded no obvious need for the excessive width.
Staff Recommendation: Due to the lack of information supporting the request, and the
ability for the circular drive to be modified to meet the UDO requirements, Staff
recommends denial of the variance.