HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7599 Staff AnalysisMarch 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.:
Z-7599
Owner:
Carol Shields — Warfield Homes
Address:
148 Congressional Drive
Description:
Lot 74, Kenwood Subdivision, Phase 1 B
Zoned:
R-2
Variance Requested:
A variance is requested from the fence
provisions of Section 36-516 to allow a
wood fence which exceeds the maximum
height allowed.
Justification:
The applicant's justification is presented
in an attached letter.
Present Use of Property:
Single family residence
(under construction)
Proposed Use of Property:
Single family residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 148 Congressional Drive is occupied by a one-
story brick single family residence which is under construction. The
property is located at the southwest corner of Congressional Drive and
Kenwood Blvd. There is a two -car driveway from Congressional Drive
which serves as access.
As part of the property development, the applicant proposes to enclose
the rear yard with a six (6) foot high wood privacy fence. The fence will be
located along the south and west property lines, and 10 feet back from the
north, street side, property line. The fence will be located between a 25
foot platted building line and the Kenwood Drive right-of-way.
March 29, 2004
ITEM NO.: 5 (Cont.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
fence height of four (4) feet between a required building setback line and
a street right-of-way in R-2 zoning. Six (6) foot high fences are allowed
elsewhere on the property. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the section of six (6) foot high fence between the platted
building line and Kenwood Blvd.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the variance as
very minor in nature. The fence will be located far enough back from the
street intersection, as to create no sight -distance problems. Additionally,
the property has a side yard relationship with the property immediately to
the west. Therefore, staff feels that the proposed fence will have no
adverse impact on the adjacent property or the general area. The
applicant will need to review the Bill of Assurance for this subdivision to
assure that the fence construction does not violate any of its provisions.
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: (MARCH 29, 2004)
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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