HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8017 Staff AnalysisMARCH 27, 2006
ITEM NO.: 11
File No.: Z-8017
Owner: Scott and Jackie DeMott/Scott and Denise Loucks/Tim and Cindy Hodnett
Applicant: Scott and Jackie DeMott
Address: 10701 Shepard Drive/14809 and 14721 Cecil Drive
Description: Lots 1, 2 and 4, Secluded Hills Addition Phase I
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:
1. The proposed fence must be located outside of future right-of-way line of
Taylor Loop Road and Shepard Drive.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned lots at 10701 Shepard Drive, 14809 Cecil Drive and 14721
Cecil Drive each contain a two-story single family residence. There are two -car
wide driveways from Cecil Drive which access 14809 and 14721 Cecil Drive.
10701 Shepard Drive has a two -car wide driveway from Shepard Drive which
serves as access. Taylor Loop Road is located along the west boundary of the
lots. The City recently purchased additional right-of-way from these lots for the
future alignment of Taylor Loop Road. The right-of-way purchased included
the existing six (6) foot high wood fences along the west boundary of these
lots.
MARCH 27, 2006
ITEM NO.: 11 (CON'T.
The owners of these three (3) lots are now proposing to construct an eight (8)
foot high wood fence along the new west property lines. Existing six (6) foot
high wood fences along the lots' north and south property lines will tie into the
proposed new fence. The applicants note that the reason for the eight (8) foot
high fences along the west lot lines is to help alleviate the noise which will be
generated by the future widening and alignment of Taylor Loop Road.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
residential fence height of four (4) feet for fences located between building
setback lines and street right-of-way. A maximum fence height of six (6) feet is
allowed elsewhere on residential lots. Therefore, the applicants are requesting
a variance to allow an eight (8) foot high fence along the west property lines of
the three (3) residential lots and six (6) foot high fences elsewhere, enclosing
the rear and side yards of the lots.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence variance. Staff feels the request is
reasonable given the fact that Taylor Loop Road will be widened in the future
bringing the roadway closer to the residences. The increased fence height
along the west lot line will help reduce increased noise generated by the
widened right-of-way. Staff believes the increased fence height 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
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Public Works requirements as noted in paragraph A.
of the staff report.
2. The fence at the corner of Shepard Drive and Taylor Loop Road must be
set back to conform with the City's blind corner ordinance.
3. A building permit must be obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(MARCH 27, 2006)
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 absent.
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