HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6944 Staff AnalysisNovember 27, 2000
Item No.: 4
File No.
Owner:
Address:
Desertion
Zoned:
Variance Re ested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-6945
Robert and Amy Keltner
1112 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Lot 25, Block 5, Midland Hills
R-3
A variance is requested from the
fence height provisions of Section
36-156 to permit construction of an
arbor over the front gate.
Applicant's Statement: "The arbor
would be a positive addition to the
historic character of the Hillcrest
neighborhood without compromising
the intended purpose of the height
requirements and setback
requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance."
Single Family
Single Family
The R-3 zoned property at 1112 Kavanaugh Blvd. is occupied
by a two-story, frame, single-family residence. The owner
of the home has recently constructed a 3.5 -foot tall, picket
fence around the front yard. He desires to construct an
arbor over the front gate. The arbor would be incorporated
into the fence and would be approximately 8-10 feet tall at
the highest point. Since the arbor is incorporated into the
fence, staff`=determined that it was subjectito the fence
November 27, 2000
Item No.: 4 (Cont.)
height regulations. The code limits the height of fences
erected within the setback adjacent to streets to 4 feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variances. The
proposed arbor is 716" in width. The picket fence angles
back from the front property line so that the arbor is set
back 3 feet from the property line, 8 feet from the sidewalk
and 12 feet from the curb of Kavanaugh Blvd. The sides of
the arbor will be enclosed with lattice -work. Otherwise,
the structure will be open and unenclosed. The structure
will not create a sight -distance problem and presents no
;hazard to persons on the sidewalk. The structure fits in
nicely with the character of the Hillcrest neighborhood and
should have no impact on any adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height
variance to allow for construction of the arbor as proposed
by the applicant.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(NOVEMBER 27, 2 0 0 0)
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 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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