HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7343 Staff AnalysisDecember 23, 2002
ITEM NO.: 8
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 Analysis:
Z-7343
Susan Strauss
5224 "0" Street
Lot 7 and part of Lot 8, Block 4,
McGehee's Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the fence
provisions of Section 36-516 to allow a
wood fence 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 5224 "O" Street is occupied by a one-story rock
and frame single family residence. There is a two -car driveway from
Newton Street which serves as access. The applicant proposes to
construct a six (6) foot high wood fence with rock pillars which will enclose
a portion of the side yard, between the single family home and Newton
Street. The fence will extend from the west wall of the house to the west
property line and back to the northwest corner of the house. The fence
will run for approximately 35 feet along the west (Newton Street) property
line.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
fence height of four (4) feet for fences located between a required building
December 23, 2002
Item No.: 8 (Cont.
setback line and a street right-of-way. The required side (west) building
setback for this R-3 zoned property is five (5) feet. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a height variance for that portion of the proposed
six (6) foot fence located between the five (5) foot setback line and the
Newton Street right-of-way.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. This single family structure
and the house immediately east are the only two (2) residences in this
area which front on "O" Street. There are no residences which front on
Newton Street south of Cantrell Road. There are a number of fences in
this area which are taller than four (4) feet in height, enclose rear and/or
side yards, and are constructed on the right-of-way lines of "O" Street and
Newton Street. Therefore, the six (6) foot tall fence as proposed will not
be out of character with other fences in the area. Additionally, staff feels
that the proposed fence will have no adverse impact on the adjacent
properties.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance,
subject to the following conditions:
1. A building permit must be obtained for the fence construction.
2. The rock fence columns must not exceed a height of seven (7) feet.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (DECEMBER 23, 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 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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