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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7903 Staff AnalysisAUGUST 29, 2005 ITEM NO.: 7 File No.: Z-7903 Owner: Barbara G. Core Address: 1020 Rock Street/316 East 11 th Street Description: Northeast corner of East 11th and Rock Streets Zoned: R -4A 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: Vacant (being remodeled)[ Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential STAFF REPORT A. Public Works Issues: No Comments B. Staff Analysis: The R -4A zoned property at 1020 Rock Street/316 East 11th Street is occupied by two (2) old brick commercial style buildings. The property is located at the northwest corner of East 11th and Rock Streets. The larger building within the east half of the property is currently being remodeled for use as a single family residence. The westernmost building will be used as an art studio/storage area to serve the single family residence. There is a paved alley along the west property line. As part of the remodeling project, the applicant proposes to construct an eight (8) foot high wood fence along the north and south property lines running between the two (2) buildings, as noted on the attached sketches. The fence will have 8'-6" brick columns. There is currently a six (6) foot high wood fence along the south property line, running between the two (2) buildings. AUGUST 29, 2005 ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'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 required building setbacks and street rights-of-way. Other interior fences are allowed with a maximum height of six (6) feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance from this ordinance standard to allow the eight (8) foot high fence with 8'-6" columns. Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff feels the request is reasonable, and the proposed fence will be a quality improvement to the property. Given the fact that the two (2) existing buildings are located on the north and south property lines, staff feels that connecting the buildings by way of the proposed fences will have no adverse visual impact on the adjacent properties. This property owner also owns the property immediately to the north. The Little Rock Historic District Commission reviewed and approved the proposed fence at their August 4, 2005 hearing (see attached letter). The approval was conditioned on the columns having a maximum height of 8'-6", no more than one-quarter inch gaps between boards and Board of Adjustment approval. Staff believes the proposed fence will have no adverse impact on the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested fence variance, subject to the following conditions: 1. A building permit must be obtained for the fence construction. 2. The columns are to have a maximum height of 8'-6". 3. There are to be no more than one-quarter inch gaps between fence boards. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AUGUST 29, 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 5 ayes and 0 nays.