HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8030-A Staff AnalysisJANUARY 29, 2007
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z -8030-A
Demetria Manning
Demetria Manning
6704 Heather Lane
Lot 19, Block 9, Richard Subdivision Section B
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 6704 Heather Lane is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from Heather
Lane which serves as access. There are one-story frame and one-story metal
storage buildings in the rear yard. The one-story frame accessory building
was recently granted a street side setback variance from the Board of
Adjustment. The overall property is comprised of two (2) lots, as noted on the
attached site plan. 6704 Heather Lane is located at the northwest corner of
Heather Lane and Loma Drive. The second lot is located immediately to the
north at the southwest corner of Dove Lane and Loma Drive, and will serve as
a rear yard area for the residence. A residential structure which previously
existed on the second lot has been removed.
JANUARY 29, 2007
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T.)
The applicant is proposing to construct a six (6) foot high wood fence around a
portion of the property. The fence will run form near the northeast corner of
the house to the east (side) property line, then north along the east property
line to appoint 25 feet back from the north property line of the second lot. The
fence would then run along the 25 foot platted building line of the second lot to
the west (side) property line, then south along the west property line back to
the house. The fence will be located 24 feet back from the curb of Loma Drive.
The applicant has noted that the City's Traffic Engineering Department has
approved the fence location.
Section 36-516(e)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of four (4) feet for fences located between building setback lines and
street rights-of-way. Other fences may be constructed to a height of six (6)
feet. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the six (6) foot
wood fence to be located between the required eight (8) foot side building
setback line and the Loma Drive right-of-way.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The area to be fenced would essentially be the same if there was
a house on the second lot with both rear yards fenced. As noted earlier, the
Traffic Engineer apparently approved the fence to be at least 12 feet back from
the curb line of Loma Drive. According to the survey of the property, there is
approximately 24 feet between the curb line of Loma Drive and the east
property line. Therefore, the fence will have to be located on the east property
line and not in the Loma Drive right-of-way. 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
the fence being located on the east property line and out of the Loma Drive
right-of-way.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(JANUARY 29, 2007)
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 3 ayes, 0 nays, 0 absent and 2 open positions.