HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7045 Staff AnalysisJune 25, 2001
Item No.: 6
File No_: Z-7045
Owner: Judy White/Tom Waller, Applicant
Address: 5521 Stonewall
Description: Lot 7 and part of Lot 6, Block 22,
Newton's Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the
fence height provisions of Section
36-516.
Justification: The applicant's justification is
presented in an attached letter.
Present Use of Proper : Single Family
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family
Staff Report:
A. Public Works Issues:
No issues.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 5521 Stonewall is occupied
by a one-story, frame, single family residence and a
detached garage. Portions of the yard are enclosed by an
existing, 6 foot tall, wood fence. The applicant proposes
to replace the deteriorating fence with a new fence that
will range in height from 7 to 8 feet, due to a slight
change in grade. The code limits the height of fences in
residential zones to 6 feet. Additionally, the fence
extends along the property line adjacent to N. Taylor
Street. Fences erected within setbacks adjacent to streets
are to be limited to no more than 4 feet in height.
Staff is generally, though not completely, in support of the
requested variance. Allowing the replacement of the
deteriorating fence with a similar structure seems
June 25, 2001
Item No.: 6, (Cont.)
C.
reasonable. The applicant proposes a 6 foot tall privacy
fence with the additional height being provided by a lattice
extension. The lattice does reduce the overall visual
impact since it does allow the passage of light and air.
However, allowing such a structure to reach a height of up
to 8 feet does not seem compatible with the neighborhood.
Staff would prefer to see the overall height of the fence
not exceed 7 feet, with anything over 6 feet being lattice.
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends that variances be approved that would allow
an overall fence height of 7 feet with anything above 6 feet
being lattice.
Staff also recommends that the fence be constructed in "good
neighbor" fashion, that is with the finished side facing
outward.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JUNE 25, 2001)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present.
Staff presented the item and stated that the applicant had agreed
to construct the fence as recommended by staff.
The applicant offered no additional comments.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved as
recommended by staff. The vote was 3 ayes, 0 noes and 2 absent.
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