HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8326 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-8326
Owner: John Michael Smith and Nancy M. Smith Revocable Trust
Applicant: John Michael Smith
Address: 156 Hickory Creek Circle
Description: Lot 38, Hickory Creek Subdivision, 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: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 156 Hickory Creek Circle contains a two-story brick
and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from
Hickory Creek Circle which serves access. The property is located at the
corner of Hickory Creek Circle and Hickory Creek Court S.E. The property
slopes upward from both streets. There is an existing six (6) foot wood fence
along the west property line within the rear yard area.
The applicant proposes to construct a masonry wall to enclose the rear yard
area, as noted on the attached site plan. The masonry wall will have a height
of eight (8) feet along the west and east property lines, extending to
approximately 12.5 feet at the northeast corner of the rear yard area. The wall
will lower to a height of 10 feet as it ties into the southeast corner of the
residence. The property immediately to the west is at a slightly higher
APR IL 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 4 (CON'T.
elevation than this lot, with the property to the east being two (2) to three (3)
feet lower. Therefore, the height of the wall will be eight (8) feet as viewed
from the inside of the rear yard area, and eight (8) to 12.5 feet as viewed from
the property immediately to the east.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
fence/wall height of six (6) feet for residential property. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the proposed wall to range in height
from eight (8) feet to 12.5 feet. The majority of the wall will be at the eight (8)
foot height level.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The proposed masonry wall is typical of walls and
fences found throughout the Hickory Creek Subdivision for which variances
have been granted in the past. Only a small portion of the proposed wall will
exceed eight (8) feet in height due to the grade change between this property
and the lot immediately to the east. Staff believes the proposed masonry wall
will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence/wall height variance, as
filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT:
(APRIL 28, 2008)
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 and 0 nays.