HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8526 Staff AnalysisMARCH 29, 2010
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.: Z-8526
Owner: Julie Pruet
Applicant: Bennett Pruet
Address: 35 Chenal Circle
Description: Lot 15, Block 2, Chenal Valley Addition
Zoned: R-2
Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence provisions of Section 36-
516 to allow construction of 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 35 Chenal Circle is occupied by a two-story stucco
single family residence. There is a circular driveway from Chenal Circle which
serves as access. Within the rear yard area, there is a six (6) foot high wood fence
along the east side property line and a seven (7) foot high masonry wall along the
rear (south) property line. The wall was constructed by the two (2) lot owners to
the south. An eight (8) foot high wood fence which was located along the west
side property line was recently removed. The applicant is requesting to construct a
new eight (8) foot high fence along this west property line, as noted on the
attached site plan.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet in residential zones. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the eight (8) foot high fence along the west side property line,
within the rear yard area.
MARCH 29, 2010
ITEM NO.: 2 (Con't.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence variance. Staff views the request as
appropriate. The property immediately to the west has a rear yard relationship with
this property. The deck on the rear of the residence next door faces the rear yard
of this property and is approximately two (2) to three (3) feet above grade
overlooking the rear yard of the applicant's property. The proposed eight (8) foot
high fence will add to the privacy of both properties given the difference in
deck/patio elevations. Additionally, the applicant has submitted a letter of support
from the property owners immediately to the west. Staff believes the requested
eight (8) foot high fence will have no adverse impact on the adjacent property or
the general area. As noted above, the proposed eight (8) foot high fence will only
be located along the west property line, within the rear yard area, of 35 Chenal
Circle.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (MARCH 29, 2010)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
item and a recommendation of approval as noted in the "staff recommendation:
above. There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent
agenda and approved as recommended by staff. The vote was 4 ayes, 0 noes and
1 absent