HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8204 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 30, 2007
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.: Z-8204
Owner: John Eichler
Applicant: John Eichler
Address: 41 Shannon Drive
Description: Lot 22, Paschal Heights Addition
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 41 Shannon Drive is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property backs up to Hughes Street
right-of-way. There is a one -car wide driveway from Hughes Street, which
leads to a carport on the rear of the residence. There is an existing six (6) foot
high wood fence along the rear (west) property line. There is a four (4) foot
high metal gate across the driveway.
The applicant is proposing to widen the driveway to accommodate two (2)
vehicles and construct a new carport addition on the rear of the residence. As
part of this project, the applicant proposes to construct a new six (6) foot high
wood fence along the rear (west) and side property lines. A six (6) foot high
gate would be constructed across the enlarged driveway with the new fence
construction.
APRIL 30, 2007
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.
Section 36-516(e)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of four (4) feet for fences located between a building setback line and a
street right-of-way in residential zones. Six (6) foot high fences are allowed
elsewhere on the property. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to
allow the six (6) foot high wood fence with gates along the rear and side
property lines, between the rear building setback and the Hughes Street right-
of-way.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed fence is not out of character with the
neighborhood. There are other six (6) foot high fences located along this
portion of Hughes Street. Hughes Street at this location essentially serves as
an alley -type right-of-way. The rear of a commercial building and a storage
yard for Kraftco Hardware store are located across Hughes Street to the west.
The proposed six (6) foot high fence will help screen this single family
residence from the commercial uses. 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
a building permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(APRIL 30, 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 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.