HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7257 Staff AnalysisAugust 26, 2002
ITEM NO.: B
File No.: Z-7257
Owner: Mark Headley
Address: 13001 Misty Glen Drive
Description: Lot 6, Westhampton Subdivision
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence
provisions of Section 36-516 to allow
construction of a six (6) foot high screening
fence between a building setback line and a
street right-of-way.
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 13001 Misty Glen Drive is occupied by a two-
story brick and frame single family residence, with an access drive from
Misty Glen Drive. All surrounding properties are zoned R-2 and contain ,
single family homes. The property owner proposes to construct a six (6)
foot high wood screening fence extending from the southeast corner of
the residential structure to the east property line (Gamble Road side), and
then south to the southeast corner of the property. There is a 25 foot
platted building line along the east property line.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that fences
constructed between a required building setback line and a street right-of-
way have a maximum height of four (4) feet. Therefore, the applicant is
August 26, 2002
Item No.: B Cont.
requesting a variance to allow construction of a six (6) foot wood
screening fence between the platted 25 foot building setback line and the
Gamble Road right-of-way.
Staff is supportive of the variance request. Based on the fact that the
residential property immediately to the south has a rear yard relationship
to this property, with a six (6) foot wood fence enclosing its rear yard, the
proposed fence will have no adverse impact on that adjacent property, or
the general area. Additionally, the fence will be located far enough south
on this lot as to create no sight -distance problems for traffic turning left
from Misty Glen Drive onto Gamble Road.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance
subject to a building permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JULY 29, 2002)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting that this
application be deferred to the August 26, 2002 agenda. Staff supported the
deferral request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the August 26,
2002 agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(AUGUST 26, 2002)
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 as recommended by
staff by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
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