HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7891 Staff AnalysisJULY 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-7891
Owner/Applicant: Guy E. Allen
Address: 39 Lakeside Drive
Description: Lot 53, Lakeside Terrace Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence provisions of
Section 36-516 to allow a 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:
STAFF REPORT
Single Family Residential
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 39 Lakeside Drive is occupied by a one-story
brick, rock and frame single family residence. There is a two (2) car
wide driveway from Lakeside Drive which serves as access. There is a
paved alley along the rear (north) property line.
The applicant recently constructed a new six (6) foot high wood fence
enclosing the street side and rear yards, as noted on the attached site
plan. The fence is located approximately 11 feet back from the street
curb along the east property line and 47 feet from the southern street
curb. There is a 25 foot platted building line along the south and east
property lines. The majority of the fence is located between the platted
building line (street side) and Lakeside Drive.
JULY 25, 2005
ITEM NO.: 7 ICON'T.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a
maximum fence height of four (4) feet for fences located between a
building setback line and a street right-of-way. Fences elsewhere on
the property can be constructed to a height of six (6) feet. Therefore,
the applicant is requesting a variance to allow a six (6) foot fence height
for the portion of the fence located between the platted building line
(street side) and the Lakeside Drive right-of-way.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels the request is
reasonable. Staff believes the fence is set far enough back as to not
create a site distance problem at the Lakeside Drive intersection, or for
cars using the alley for access onto Lakeside Drive. Staff believes the
fence will not be out of character with the neighborhood, as other similar
fences exist. Staff feels the fence will have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance,
subject to a building permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 25, 2005)
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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 open position.
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