HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6550-A Staff AnalysisJune 25, 2001
Item No.: 2
File No.: Z -6550-A
Owner: Leighton and Steven Weeks
Address: 3922 South Lookout
Description: Lot 15, Block 2, Replat of
Doyle Place
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the
fence height provisions of Section
36-516 to permit construction of an
8 foot tall fence.
Justification: The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family
Staff Re ort:
A. Public Works Issues
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 3922 S. Lookout is
occupied by a one-story, brick and frame single family
residence. The lot slopes down from the street on the front
to the alley at the rear. The applicants propose to replace
a 6 foot tall fence along the rear property line with an 8
foot tall privacy fence. The code limits the height of
fences in residential zones to 6 feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Due to the
severe slope of the lot, the unsightly alley to the rear of
the house is visible over a 6 foot tall fence. An 8 foot
tall fence would help to provide a better visual barrier.
The south side of this alley is lined with dense shrubbery
and tall fences, some up to 8 feet in height. The
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Item No.: 2 (Cont.
applicant's requested fence would not be out of character
with other such structures in the area. The 20 foot alley
right-of-way separates this lot from the property to the
rear, reducing the impact of the slight fence height
increase.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height
variance.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JUNE 25, 2001)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved by a vote
of 3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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