HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7662 Staff AnalysisJUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 14
File No.: Z-7662
Owner: Bhu and Jyoti Makan
Address: 204 Weston Court
Description: Lot 16, Block 16, The Villages of Wellington
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:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-2 zoned property at 204 Weston Court is occupied by a two-story
brick single family structure which was recently constructed. There is a
two -car driveway from Weston Court which serves as access. The
property backs up to Wellington Village Road.
The applicant 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 a six (6) foot high wood fence which is
proposed by the property owner immediately to the north (Item #3 on
this agenda). The Board of Adjustment recently approved a variance
for the fence located on the property two (2) lots to the north on the
corner of Weston Drive and Weston Court.
JUNE 28, 2004
ITEM NO.: 14
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 rear
25 foot platted building line.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff is also supporting a
variance to allow a six (6) foot high wood fence on the adjacent property
to the north. Staff feels that the request is reasonable. If there was not
a street right-of-way along the rear property line, the proposed fence
would be permitted by right. 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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