HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6468 Staff AnalysisMay 18, 1998
Item No.: B
File No.•
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Z-6468
Arkansas Cedar Homes, Inc./
Robert Beason
2500 Creekside Drive
Lot 38, Sandpiper Creek
R-2
A variance is requested from the
accessory structure area
regulations of Section 36-156 to
allow placement of a satellite dish
with reduced setbacks.
Applicant's Statement: I
respectfully request a variance for
the location of a Satellite Dish on
my property. The present location
is the only site within the
property where an adequate signal
can be received without the removal
of at least one large oak tree.
The dish is 30 inches in diameter
with the top of the dish
approximately 4 feet above the
ground. Because of the small
nature of the dish, it can easily
be hidden from the neighboring
properties and streets with either
a short fence or by planting some
screening bushes.
If my application for a variance is
approved, it is my intention to
screen the dish in such a manner
that it will not be visible from
either the street or adjacent
properties.
It was not my intention to
introduce anything objectionable
into the neighborhood. The dish is
completely passive. It makes no
sound, does not move, has no lights
and has a foot print approximately
4 feet square, extending upwards
slightly in excess of 4 feet.
May 18, 1998
Item No.: B (Cont.
Present use of Proper:
Proposed Use of Propel:
staff Report
A. Public Works Issues:
As previously stated, to receive a
satellite signal at another
location on the property, it would
be necessary to remove one or more
large trees. I am extremely
reluctant to remove the trees. I
believe they add to the esthetics
of the area and neighborhood and in
general, enhance the beauty of my
property and neighboring
properties.
Single Family
Single Family
Satellite dish is not to be located in the right-of-way or
hanging over the right-of-way line.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 2500 Creekside Drive is occupied
by a single family residence. The occupant of that
residence has placed a small satellite dish is the side yard
of the property, adjacent to Bowman Road. The satellite
dish has a setback of 6-7 feet from Bowman Road and a front
yard setback of 54-55 feet. The Code defines satellite
dishes as accessory structures and requires a street side
yard setback of 15 feet and a front yard setback of 60 feet.
There are many tall, mature trees on the lot and the
applicant states that the satellite dish is located at the
only spot on the property where it can receive an adequate
signal. The satellite dish has a diameter of 30 inches and
the entire structure is only 4 feet tall. The structure
does not create a sight -distance hazard and is fairly
unobtrusive. The applicant has offered to further screen
the dish with either a short fence or shrubbery. Shrubbery
would provide adequate screening and would blend better with
the landscape.
Staff believes the request to be reasonable and is
supportive of the requested variance.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested street side and
front yard setback variances subject to the applicant
Fa
May 18, 1998
Item No.• B Cont.
planting shrubbery around the satellite dish to provide
screening.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(APRIL 27,- 1998)
The applicant was not present. There was one objector present.
Staff informed the Board that the applicant had failed to provide
the required proof of notification and the item needed to be
deferred.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved for
deferral to the May 18, 1998 meeting by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 noes
and 1 absent.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MAY 18, 1998)
The applicant was not present. There were no objectors present.
Staff informed the Board that the applicant had again failed to
provide the required proof of notification.
In light of the applicant's failure to pursue the application, a
motion was made to withdraw the item. The motion was approved by
a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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