HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-5295-A Staff AnalysisOCTOBER 29, 2012
ITEM NO.:
File No.: Z -5295-A
Owner/Applicant: Reid and Jennifer Robinson
Address: 4 Betswood Circle
Description: Lot 4, Betswood 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 Comment.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned lot at 4 Betswood Circle is occupied by a two-story single family
residence. The property is located at the northwest corner of Betswood Circle and
Cantrell Road. The lot backs up to Hughes street, which runs along the west (rear)
property line. A circular driveway from Betswood Circle serves as access to the
property. The driveway extends along the north side of the residence. An eight (8)
foot high wood fence which has existed on the site for a number of years encloses
the majority of the rear yard area. There is a short section of six (6) foot high
fencing at the northwest corner of the lot.
The applicant proposes to replace the six (6) foot high fence section with new eight
(8) foot high fencing to match the existing eight (8) foot high fence. The existing six
(6) foot high fence runs from the northwest corner of the property approximately 65
feet along the west (rear) property line and 25 feet along the north side property
line.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of four (4) feet for residential fences located between a building setback line
and street right —of -way. Six (6) foot high fencing is allowed elsewhere on a
OCTOBER 29, 2012
ITEM NO_: 2 (CON'T.
residential lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the eight
(8) foot high fence at the northwest corner of the property.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed eight (8) foot high fence section will complete the
fencing of the rear yard area. The fence height will not be out of character with
other fences in this neighborhood. The properties across Hughes Street to the
west contain commercial and multi -family uses. The proposed fence will help
screen, buffer and secure the residential lot from the non -single family uses to the
west. Staff believes the proposed fence with increased 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: (October 29, 2012)
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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.