Z-8651 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 25, 2011
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8651
Anna Freeland
4701 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Lot 1, Block 5, McGehee Addition
R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence provisions of Section 36-
516 to allow a fence which exceeds the maximum height allowed.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis,
The R-2 zoned property at 4701 Kavanuagh Blvd. is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located at the northwest corner
of Kavanaugh Blvd. and "0" Street. There is a two -car wide driveway from "0"
Street, with a carport at the east end of the residence. The rear yard area is
currently fenced with a four (4) foot high chain -link fence. There is a gravel alley
right-of-way along the rear (west) property line. A two (2) foot high masonry wall
also runs along the rear property line.
The applicant proposes to replace the existing chain -link fence with a six (6) foot
high wood fence, as noted on the attached site plan. The proposed fence will
enclose the small rear yard area. Along the rear (west) property line the fence will
be located on top of the existing masonry wall, for a height of eight (8) feet.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
residential fence height of four (4) feet for fences located between a building
setback line and a street right-of-way, and six (6) feet elsewhere on the lot.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the six (6) foot high wood
fence along the south side property line (between the 4.8 foot building setback and
"0" Street), and the eight (8) foot high wood fence/wall along the rear (west)
property line.
APRIL 25, 2011
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.
C
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed fence will not be out of character with other fences
located along rear and side property lines along "O" Street, which essentially
functions as an alley right-of-way. The proposed fence will enclose a relatively
small rear yard area. The proposed fence will align with the existing wood fence
which encloses the rear yard area of the residence immediately to the west. Staff
believes the proposed fence will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties or the general area.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, subject to a
permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 25, 2011)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval, with conditions. The item was placed
on the Consent Agenda and approved, as recommended by staff with a vote of 4 ayes,
0 nays, 0 absent and 1 open position.