HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6959 Staff AnalysisDecember 18, 2000
Item No.: 5
File No.
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Proper :
Proposed Use of Proper :
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
Z-6959
Bob Adkins
Adkins Court @ Hinson Road
Lots 1-12, Adkins Estates
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A variance is requested from the
fence height provisions of Section
36-156 to permit construction of a
6 -foot tall fence along the Hinson
Road frontage.
The decorative, wood and brick
fence is wanted to provide security
and privacy; similar to other entry
fences along Hinson Road.
Single Family lots
Single Family
1. Fence foundation and columns must be located on the
private property.
2. Owner must complete sidewalk on the Hinson Road frontage,
as part of this project.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant has developed a 12 lot, single-family
subdivision located on the north side of Hinson Road, across
from Pulaski Academy. He desires to erect an ornamental, 6 -
foot tall, brick and wood fence along the Hinson Road
perimeter. A gated entry will provide access to the
Subdivision. The code limits the height of fences erected
within setbacks adjacent to streets to 4 feet.
December 18, 2000
Item No.: 5 (Cont.)
Staff is supportive of the variance request. The proposed 6
foot tall fence is not out of character with other
development along Hinson Road. To the east of this site, a
6 foot tall fence extends along the north side of Hinson
Road, along the rear lot lines of the homes in Pleasant
Valley. West of this site, Pleasant Valley Estates has a
similar brick wall with a controlled entry. Other
subdivisions farther west on Hinson also have similar fences
and gates. The proposed fence is located 18-19 feet off of
the curb of Hinson Road, providing safe sight -distance. The
gated entry is located 140 feet off of the curb, allowing
for stacking space and a turn -around.
A means of entry through the gate must be provided to
emergency personnel (fire, police).
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the fence height variance
subject to compliance with the following conditions:
1. Appropriate emergency personnel must be provided a
means of access through the gated entry.
2. Compliance with Public Works Comments including any
variance or waiver of those requirements as may be
granted by the Director of Public Works or the Board of
Directors.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(DECEMBER 18, 2000)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval,
subject to compliance with the conditions outlined in the "Staff
Recommendation" above.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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