HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7342-A Staff AnalysisSeptember 29, 2003
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File No.: Z -7342-A
Owner: Alan and Ann Warrick
Address: 5119 Sherwood Road
Description: Lot 82, Prospect Terrace Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested- A variance is requested from the fence/wall
provisions of Section 36-516 to allow
construction of an eight (8) foot high wall.
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 5119 Sherwood Road is occupied by a newly
constructed, two-story stucco single family residence. There is a
detached garage located at the southwest corner of the property, with
access from a paved alley along the rear (south) property line. There is a
masonry wall currently under construction along the east and a portion of
the south property lines.
The masonry wall along the east property line ranges in height from 6'-0"
at the northeast corner of the house, to 8'-4" at the southeast corner of the
property. The wall is approximately eight (8) feet in height along the south
property line. The wall will have a stucco finish with brick trim along the
top. Columns will extend approximately eight (8) inches higher than the
wall heights.
September 29, 2003
ITEM NO.: 2 (Cont.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
fence/wall height of six (6) feet in single family zones. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance for the proposed wall height.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels that the
proposed wall height will not be out of character with the neighborhood.
There are other similar wall/fence structures in this area and structures
located along the paved alley. The existing slope of the property is the
reason for the varying wall height. The wall will be approximately six (6)
feet in height as viewed from the rear yard of the property. Staff feels that
the proposed wall will have no adverse impact on the neighborhood.
There is a four (4) foot wide utility easement which runs along the rear
(south) property line. A portion of the new wall is located within this
easement. Staff feels that the applicant should obtain letters from the
public utility companies, verifying that the wall construction will have no
effect on any utility lines.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested wall height variance, subject
to the following conditions:
1. Approval letters from the public utility companies must be provided.
2. The wall height must not exceed the height as described in this report.
3. A building permit must be obtained for the wall construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (SEPTEMBER 29, 2003)
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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