Z-8797 Staff AnalysisAUGUST 27, 2012
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.: Z-8797
Owner/Applicant: Betty J. Wineland
Address: 500 Bobwhite Drive
Description: Lot 70, Cardinal Heights 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 500 Bobwhite Drive is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located at the north end of
Bobwhite Drive, with the Christ Lutheran Church/School and Summerhill
Apartment properties adjacent to the north. There is a two -car wide driveway from
Bobwhite Drive at the southeast corner of the property.
The applicant proposes to replace an existing six (6) foot high wood fence along a
portion of the north side property line with an eight (8) foot high fence, as noted on
the attached site plan. The proposed fence will be six (6) feet of solid wood, with
two (2) feet of lattice on top. The proposed fence will run for approximately
69 feet - 7 inches along the north property line, and turn to the north for
approximately 18 feet - 9 inches.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet for residential fences, and four (4) feet for fences located
between a building setback line and street property line. Therefore, the applicant
is requesting a variance to allow the proposed eight (8) foot high fence.
AUGUST 27, 2012
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The north property line where the fence is proposed abuts an 0-3
zoned property which is occupied by the Christ Lutheran Church/School
development. If the church requested a permit for a fence on their side of this
property line, an eight (8) foot high fence would be allowed. The athletic field for
the church/school development is located adjacent to this single family lot. An
eight (8) foot high fence will aid in screening/buffering this single family lot from the
church/school development. Staff believes the proposed fence height 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
permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (August 27, 2012)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application
with a recommendation of approval, with conditions.
Staff noted that the recommendation of approval was for the fence as proposed or a solid
eight (8) foot high wood fence, if desired by the applicant.
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.