HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8048 Staff AnalysisJUNE 26, 2006
ITEM NO.:
File No.: Z-8048
Owner: Steven and Paula Imhoff
Applicant: Steven Imhoff
Address: 2900 W. Capitol Avenue
Description: Lots 11 and 12, Block 4, Boone's Addition
Zoned: R-3
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence/wall 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'
1. In accordance with Section 32-8, no obstruction to visibility shall be
located within a triangular area 50 ft. back from the intersecting right-of-
way line at the intersection of Capitol Ave. with Woodrow Street. The
location of the existing house does not allow adequate site distance for
vehicles on Capitol Avenue. The proposed fence will worsen the
condition.
2. If the fence were moved back at least five (5) feet from the back of curb of
Woodrow Street, its location within the 50 foot triangular area would be
acceptable.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property at 2900 W. Capitol Avenue is occupied by a two-story
frame single family residence. The property is located at the northwest corner
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of W. Capitol Avenue and S. Woodrow Street. There is a one-story frame
carport/storage structure located in the rear yard. A one -car wide driveway
from Capitol Avenue serves as access to the carport structure.
The applicant proposes to construct a six (6) foot high wood fence along the
east side (Woodrow Street) and rear (north) property lines, as noted on the
attached site plan. The proposed fence will start approximately 26.4 feet back
from the southeast corner of the property and run along the east property line
to the northeast corner of the property, and along the rear property line.
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 and
a street right-of-way. Fences elsewhere on the property, along property lines,
can be constructed to a maximum height of six (6) feet. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the six (6) foot high fence between
the five (5) foot side building setback line and the Woodrow Street right-of-way.
Staff does not support the fence variance, as requested. As noted in
paragraph A. of the staff report, the Public Works Department is of the opinion
that the proposed fence will add to an existing sight -distance problem at the
intersection of Woodrow and Capitol caused by the existing single family
residence. Staff could support the fence variance if the fence were started 50
feet back from the southeast corner of the property. If the fence is moved back
five (5) feet from the back of curb of Woodrow Street, Staff could also support
the variance. This would mean moving the fence approximately two (2) feet
inside the east property line. The fence height as proposed will not be out of
character with other fences in the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends denial of the requested fence height variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
MAY 22, 2006)
Vice Chairman Burruss called the meeting to order. Roll call revealed only two (2)
members present (Burruss and Wilbourn) and lack of quorum. Staff explained that no
meeting could take place without a quorum, and that all applications would be
transferred to the June 26, 2006 Agenda.
Staff Update:
The applicant submitted a letter to staff prior to the May 22, 2006 Board of
Adjustment meeting. The applicant requests to revise the application to move
the proposed fence five (5) feet back from the curb line of Woodrow Street
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(two (2) feet inside the property line). This solution was suggested by Public
works.
Revised Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, subject to
the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the Public Works conditions, as noted in paragraph A. of
the staff report.
2. A building permit must be obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JUNE 26, 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 open position.
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