HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9217-A Staff AnalysisJUNE 25, 2018
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned
Z -9217-A
Luis Patrick DeLozier
4817 Stonewall Road
South side of Stonewall Road, at the dead-end, one block east of
Jackson Street.
R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence height provisions of
Section 36-516 to allow a fence to exceed the maximum
allowable height.
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
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned lot located at 4817 Stonewall is occupied by a new, two-story, single
family residence. The property is located on the south side of the street where
Stonewall dead -ends. The applicant is proposing to erect an eight (8) foot tall wood
privacy fence around the rear and sides of the property. Section 36-516 of the Code
limits the height of fences in residential zones to six (6) feet. A portion of the
proposed fence is to extend into the front setback and into the right-of-way to the
edge of the street. Section 36-516 limits the height of fences within the setback
adjacent to streets to four (4) feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The property is located at the low end
of Stonewall and adjacent properties are at a somewhat higher elevation. Allowing
the increase in face height will provide the applicant with a greater degree of privacy
and security. Eight (8) foot tall fences in residential zones are not that unusual and
allowing this fence height variance should not impact adjacent properties. As noted,
a portion of the proposed fence is to extend along the east property line into the front
setback and right-of-way to the approximate edge of the street. It is an unusual
situation in that Stonewall dead -ends at this point and there are already fences along
this specific line. These fences are along the rear property line of the homes to the
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east that front onto N. Spruce Street. The applicant's proposed fence will, in effect,
be back-to-back within those existing fences. The applicant's fence will be designed
to match or blend in with the existing fences.
A franchise, through Public Works, will have to be obtained to allow the fencing in
the right-of-way.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance subject to a
franchise being obtained for any portion of the fence to be located in the right-of-
way.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(June 25, 2018)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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