HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8330 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8330
William Copeland, Jr. and Sandra Copeland
Billy Copeland
13 Cimarron Valley Drive
Lot 4, Block 34, Pleasant Valley Addition
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:
1. If the easement in the rear is a dedicated drainage easement, the bottom of
the fence should be constructed to allow stormwater to pass under the
fence unobstructed.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 13 Cimarron Valley Drive contains a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. There is a two -car wide driveway from
Cimarron Valley Drive which serves as access. An inground pool was recently
constructed in the rear yard. The rear yard area is enclosed with a six (6) foot
high wood fence.
The applicant proposes to construct an eight (8) foot high wood fence along
the east and west side property lines. The applicant notes that the increased
fence height is for added privacy for the pool area. The properties immediately
east and west of this lot are at slightly higher elevations (rear yard area).
APRIL 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 8 (CON'T.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allow a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet for residential properties. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance from this ordinance standard to allow the eight (8) foot
high wood fence along the east and west side property lines.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The properties on either side of this lot are located at
slightly higher grades than this residential lot. The adjacent lots are
approximately 1.5 to 2 feet higher in grade (rear yard area) than the property in
question. The applicant has submitted letters from these property owners
supporting the application for fence height variance. Staff believes the
proposed increased fence height as proposed will have no adverse impact on
the adjacent properties or general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence 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.