HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7383 Staff AnalysisApril 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-7383
Owner: William Lamar and J. S. Cochran
Address: 2501 West 2nd Street
Description: Southwest corner of West 2nd and
Rice Streets
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from Section
36-516 to allow a wood fence with a
height ranging from 7 to 8 feet.
Justification: The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Present Use of Property: Single Family Residential
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 2501 West 2nd Street is occupied by a one-
story frame single family residence. There is a two-story
garage/apartment located in the rear yard near the west property line. A
driveway from West 2nd Street serves as access to the property, with a
paved alley along the west property line. The property slopes downward
from west to east.
The applicant proposes to construct a wood privacy fence to enclose the
rear and south side yards. The fence will be seven (7) feet in height,
except along the south property line where the fence varies from seven
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Item No.: 4 (Cont.
(7) to eight (8) feet in height because of the slope of the lot. The applicant
has submitted a fence elevation showing the stepped fence along the
south property line. The wood fence columns will extend approximately
one (1) foot above the fence height. Portions of the fence are located
within the minimum required building setbacks along West 2"d and Rice
Streets, as noted on the attached site plan.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows maximum
fence heights in residential zones as follows:
"a. Between a required building setback line and a
street right-of-way, the maximum height shall be four (4)
feet. Other fences may be erected to a maximum height
of six (6) feet."
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance
standard.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance for increased fence height.
Staff feels that the requested fence height is reasonable and not out of
character with the neighborhood. The property across the alley to the
west has a rather tall stone wall/fence combination along its north, south
and east property lines. This wall/fence is approximately 11 feet above of
the grade of the alley and was approved by the Board of Adjustment in
1998. Staff feels that the proposed fence will have no adverse impact on
the adjacent properties or the general area. The�roposed fence should
create no sight -distance problems along West 2" or Rice Streets.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance,
subject to a building permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 28, 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 5 ayes and 0 nays.
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