Z-8664 Staff AnalysisMAY 23, 2011
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-8664
Owner: Walter and Ann Loveless
Applicant: Ann Loveless
Address: 6 Holly Springs Court
Description: Lot 55, Longlea Addition
Zoned: 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 6 Holly Springs Court is occupied by a two-story rock
and frame single family residence. The property is located at the north end of
Holly Springs Court. A two -car wide driveway from Holly Springs Court is located
at the southeast corner of the property. The property slopes downward from front
to back (south to north). There is a 25 foot wide easement located along the rear
(north) property line.
The applicant proposes to replace the existing six (6) foot high wood fence along
the west side property line with a new eight (8) foot high wood fence, as noted on
the attached site plan. An existing four (4) foot high chain -link fence will remain
along the east side property line and along the rear easement line. The proposed
eight (8) foot high fence will stop at the rear 25 foot easement line.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet for fences constructed along interior lot lines. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance requirement to allow the
eight (8) foot high fence section.
MAY 23, 2011
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed eight (8) foot high fence will not be out of character
with other fences of similar height in this general residential area. Also, because of
the slope of the property, the higher fence will aide in providing privacy screening
between this property and the three (3) abutting residential properties to the west.
Staff believes the proposed eight (8) foot high fence will have no adverse impact
on the adjacent properties or the general area.
- C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, subject to a
building permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 23, 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 and 1 absent.