HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7388 Staff AnalysisApril 28, 2003
ITEM NO.: 9
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
Z-7388
Jon P. Underhill
302 Hickory Creek Court
Lot 14R, Hickory Creek Addition
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A variance is requested from the fence
provisions of Section 36-516 to allow an 8
foot high brick fence.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
1. It should be noted that the brick fence will block access from the
adjacent property to the platted utility easement. In this case, Public
Works does not have any apparent public drainage facilities located in
this easement.
B. Staff Analysis:
The property at 302 Hickory Creek Court is occupied by a two-story brick
single family residence. There is a two -car driveway from Hickory Creek
Court which serves as access. The applicant is proposing to construct an
eight (8) foot high brick wall along the lot's north property line and small
portions of the east and west property lines. The proposed brick wall will
tie-in to similar existing brick walls on the adjacent properties to the east
and west.
April 28, 2003
Item No.: 9 (Cont.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
fence/wall height of six (6) feet in residential zones. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. As noted in the applicant's
cover letter (with photographs provided), the proposed eight (8) foot high
brick wall will tie-in to existing brick walls of similar size on the adjacent
lots to the east and west. These lots have received past approvals from
the Board of Adjustment for the existing wall height. Staff feels that the
proposed wall will be consistent with existing walls and fences not only on
the adjacent properties, but also in this general area. The proposed brick
wall should have no adverse impact on properties in this area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence/wall height variance,
subject to a building permit being obtained for the fence/wall 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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