HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7651 Staff AnalysisJUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner:
Address:
Description
Zoned:
Z-7651
Keith and Nicki Barnes
202 Weston Court
Lot 17, Block 16, The Villages of Wellington
R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence provisions of
Section 36-516 to allow a wood privacy fence which exceeds the maximum
height allowed.
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-2 zoned property at 202 Weston Court is occupied by a two-story
brick and rock single family residence which was recently constructed.
There is a two -car driveway from Weston Court which serves as
access. An in -ground pool is located in the rear yard. The property
backs up to Wellington Village Road.
The applicants propose to construct a six (6) foot high wood privacy
fence to enclose the rear yard, as noted on the attached sketch. The
proposed fence would tie into an existing six foot wood fence located
along the north (side) property line which was constructed by the
adjacent property owner. The Board of Adjustment recently granted a
variance for the fence located on the adjacent property to the north.
JUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 3 (Cont.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a
maximum residential fence height of four (4) feet between a required
building setback line and a street right-of-way. A maximum fence height
of six (6) feet is allowed elsewhere on the property. Therefore, the
applicants are requesting a variance to allow the six (6) foot high wood
privacy fence within the rear 25 feet of the property as the lot has a 25
foot platted rear building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. As noted earlier, the
property immediately north was recently granted a variance for a 6 foot
high fence. Staff feels that the request is reasonable, as the proposed
fence would be allowed by right if there was not a street right-of-way
along the rear property line. Staff feels that the proposed fence will
have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendations:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance,
subject to the following conditions:
1. The finished side of the fence must face outward.
2. A building permit must be obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JUNE 28, 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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