HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8211 Staff AnalysisMAY 21, 2007
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-8211
Owner/Applicant: Eugene and Pam Smith
Address: 102 El Dorado Drive
Description: Lot 216, Longlea Addition Phase VI
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 102 El Dorado Drive is occupied by a two-story
frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from El
Dorado Drive which serves as access. The property slopes upward from front
to back (south to north).
The applicant propose to construct an eight (8) foot high wood fence along the
rear (north) property line, as noted on the attached site plan. The fence will tie
into existing six (6) foot high wood fencing along both side property lines (east
and west). The applicants note that the higher fence is requested along the
rear property line to provide some additional privacy, as the residences
immediately north are at a higher elevation.
Section 36-516(e)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet within the rear yard of this single family lot. Therefore, the
MAY 21, 2007
ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'T.
applicants are requesting a variance to allow the eight (8) foot high fence along
the rear property line of the lot.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. The applicants note that the
higher fence along the rear property line is desired to increase the privacy
within the rear yard area. The residences immediately to the north, along
Flourite Court, are at a significantly higher elevation than this lot at 102 El
Dorado Drive. Staff believes the requested fence height is reasonable and
should have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or 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:
(MAY 21, 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.