HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8538 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 26, 2010
ITEM NO.: 4
File No.: Z-8538
Owner: Chris and Julie Keller
Applicant: Frank Riggins
Address: 5224 Country Club Blvd.
Description: Lot 7, Block 11, Newton'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 5224 Country Club Blvd. is occupied by a two-story
brick, rock and frame single family residence which is in the process of being
remodeled. The property is located at the northeast corner of Country Club Blvd.
and Harrison Street. There is a two -car wide driveway from Harrison Street which
serves as access to a garage on the west side of the residence. The rear yard
area is in the process of being landscaped.
As part of the landscaping project, the applicant proposes to construct an eight (8)
foot high fence/wall along a portion of the east (side) property line, as noted on the
attached site plan. The fence/wall will run for approximately 60 feet and be
constructed of stone and wood. The fence/wall will have stone columns and a
stone base, with wood panels between the stone columns. The applicant notes
that the eight (8) foot high fence is needed to provide adequate privacy, due to the
change in grade between the property at 5224 Country Club Blvd. and the property
immediately to the east.
APRIL 26, 2010
ITEM NO.: 4 Con't.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum
fence/wall height of six (6) feet for single family properties. Therefore, the
applicant is requesting a variance to allow the fence/wall with a height of eight (8)
feet.
Staff is supportive of the fence height variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed eight (8) foot high fence will not be out of character with
other residential fences in this neighborhood. As noted previously, the applicant is
requesting the eight (8) foot tall fence due to the difference in grade between the
two properties. The proposed fence/wall will run for only approximately 60 feet
within the rear yard area, and staff believes it will have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence variance, subject to a permit
being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (APRIL 26, 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 5 ayes, 0 noes and
0 absent.