HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-6980 Staff AnalysisFebruary 26, 2001
Item No.: 4
File No.
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Pro ert :
Proposed Use of Property:
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-6980
Wayne Moore Construction Company
5036 Crestwood Drive
Lot 30, Prospect Terrace
R-2
A variance is requested from the
fence height provisions of Section
36-516.
The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Single Family
Single Family
The R-2 zoned property located at 5036 Crestwood Drive is
occupied by a two-story, brick and frame, single-family
residence. The applicant is currently in the process of
substantially remodeling the home. The property is located
at the intersection of three streets; Crestwood Drive, "O"
Street and Kavanaugh Blvd. The house has a side yard
relationship to Kavanaugh Blvd. The applicant proposes to
enclose the rear yard with a 6 -foot tall, wood, privacy
fence. A portion of the proposed fence is located across a
platted building line adjacent to Kavanaugh Blvd. The code
limits the height of fences erected within setbacks adjacent
to streets to 4 feet.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Due to the
location of the house on the lot, the rear yard is open to
the noise and heavy traffic on Kavanaugh Blvd. Reducing the
February 26, 2001
Item No.: 4 (Cont.
fence height to 4 feet in this area would do little to
provide any privacy or screening. Pulling the fence back to
the 30 foot building line would reduce the usable back yard
area to an impractical size. The presence of three streets
abutting the lot causes there to be very little private
space on the property outside of the home itself. A tall,
hedgerow is located along the side property line where the
fence is to be located. The visual impact of the increased
fence height on the neighboring property is reduced by the
presence of the hedges. Public Works has reviewed the issue
and determined that allowing the fence will not create a
sight -distance hazard. The fence is located outside of the
sight -distance control area at the intersection. The fence
will be located 8± feet from the curb of Kavanaugh Blvd.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height
variance subject to the fence being constructed in "good
neighbor" fashion, with the finished side facing outward.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(FEBRUARY 26, 2001)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and a recommendation of approval subject
to the fence being constructed in "good -neighbor" fashion.
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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