HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-7924 Staff AnalysisSEPTEMBER 26, 2005
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z-7924
Owner: William David Spivey
Address: #1 Rocky Valley Cove
Description: Lot 1, Pleasant Valley Manor
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: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at #1 Rocky Valley Cove is occupied by a two-story
brick and frame single family residence. The property is located at the
northeast corner of Rocky Valley Cove and Rocky Valley Drive. There is a
two -car wide driveway from Rocky Valley Drive.
The applicant recently constructed an eight (8) foot high wood fence along a
portion of the rear (east) property line, as noted on the attached site plan.
There is approximately 70 linear feet of fence along the rear property line. The
fence does not extend across the platted building lines along Rocky Valley
Cove and Rocky Valley Drive.
Section 36-516(e)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet in residential zoning. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the new eight (8) foot high wood fence.
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Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The applicant notes in the attached cover letter that the fence is
needed to help buffer the rear yard area from light and noise generated by the
Wilson Water Treatment Plant located to the south and southeast along
Interstate 430. Additionally, the west wall of the single family residence
immediately to the east has no window or door openings. Therefore, the
requested fence height will not create any natural lighting problems for that
residence. Staff believes the proposed 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: (SEPTEMBER 26, 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.
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