HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7404 Staff AnalysisAugust 25, 2003
ITEM NO.: A
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-7404
Henry and Mary Hodges
1915 Shadow Lane
Lot 126 and the South Y2 of Lot 127,
Shadowlawn Addition
R-2
A variance is requested from the fence
height provisions of Section 36-516.
The applicant's justification is presented in
an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 1915 Shadow Lane is occupied by a two-story
rock and stucco single family residence. There is a two -car driveway from
Shadow Lane which serves as access. There is an existing eight (8) foot
high wood fence along the north property line. The applicants propose to
continue the eight (8) foot high wood fence along their rear (east) property
line and a portion of the side (south) property line.
Section 36-516(e)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
fence height of six (6) feet in residential zoning. Therefore, the applicants
are requesting a variance from this ordinance standard to allow the eight
(8) foot high fence.
August 25, 2003
Item No.: A (Cont.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. As noted
above, there is an existing eight (8) foot high wood fence along the north
property line. To staff's knowledge this eight (8) foot high fence is
nonconforming, however, there have been other variances granted in this
general area for fences which are eight (8) feet high or higher. This
proposed fence will only enclose the rear yard of the property and not
extend into any portion of the front yard. Therefore, staff feels that the
requested fence will not be out of character with other properties in this
general area. The proposed fence should have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The fence will have a maximum height of eight (8) feet.
2. A building permit must be obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MAY 28, 2003)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting the
application be deferred to the July 28, 2003 agenda. Staff supported the deferral
request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the July 28, 2003
agenda by a vote of 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JULY 28, 2003)
Staff informed the Board that the applicant submitted a letter requesting that the
application be deferred to the August 25, 2003 agenda. Staff supported the
deferral request.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and deferred to the August 25,
2003 agenda by a vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(AUGUST 25, 2003)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented
the item and a recommendation of approval.
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August 25, 2003
Item No.: A (Cont.
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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