HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8372 Staff AnalysisJULY 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 7
File No.: Z-8372
Owner/Applicant: Walter M. Ebel, III
Address: 6212 Kavanaugh Blvd.
Description: Part of Lots 22-24, Block 3, Altheimer's 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 6212 Kavanaugh Blvd. is occupied by a one-story
brick and frame single family residence. There is a one-story frame
carport/storage structure within the rear yard area at the northeast corner of
the property. The carport is accessed by a paved alley along the east property
line from Kavanaugh Blvd. The rear yard is enclosed with a six (6) foot high
wood fence, with two (2) short wrought iron sections between the house and
accessory building and the house and the west property line. The applicant
recently added two (2) feet of framed lattice to the wood fence, as noted on the
attached site plan, for an overall fence height of eight (8) feet.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
fence height of six (6) feet for fences in residential zones located along interior
property lines. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the
eight (8) foot high fence which currently exists on the site.
JULY 28, 2008
ITEM NO.: 7 (CON'T.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence variance. Staff views the request as
a very minor issue. The eight (8) foot high fence is not out of character with
other fences in this general area. The six (6) foot high fence with two (2) feet
of lattice is probably a better option than a solid eight (8) foot high fence, given
the relatively small size of the rear yard area. Staff believes the eight (8) foot
high fence as constructed 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
the fence being maintained as a six (6) foot high opaque fence with two (2)
feet of lattice.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (JULY 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.