HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7290 Staff AnalysisSeptember 30, 2002
ITEM NO.: 13
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analvsis:
Z-7290
Alton L. Crawford, Jr.
4421 N. Lookout Street
Lot 6, Block 12, Hillcrest Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the fence
provision of Section 36-516 to allow a
fence -type structure which exceeds the
maximum height allowed.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 4421 N. Lookout Street is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. There is a paved alley along the
south property line which serves as access to the property. The applicant
recently constructed a 10 foot high canvas screening fence just inside an
existing six (6) foot high wood fence located along the south property line:
The canvas screening fence has wood support posts and runs for
approximately 30 linear feet, enclosing a small rear yard area.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. requires that fences in residential zoning have a
maximum height of six (6) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance from this ordinance requirement. The applicant notes in the
attached letter that the canvas screening fence provides privacy for his
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home, as the house is at the bottom of an extreme slope, with the houses
to the south overlooking this property.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the
requested variance is very minor, with the canvas screening fence running
only approximately 30 linear feet. Based on the fact that there is an
existing wood screening fence along the south property line, staff will
suggest that the variance to allow the 10 foot high canvas screening fence
be for this property owner only. Additionally, staff will suggest a review
(staff -level) every two (2) years to assure that the canvas screen is
properly maintained.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested variance, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The variance be approved for the property owner, Kenneth D.
Trantham, only. If Mr. Trantham sells or vacates the property, the
canvas fence structure must be removed from the site or reduced to a
height of six (6) feet.
2. A staff -level review will be conducted every two (2) years to assure that
the canvas screening fence is properly maintained, and to verify the
ownership and occupancy of the property.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 30, 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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