HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8542 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 26, 2010
ITEM NO.: 8
File No.: Z-8542
Owner: Deltic Timber Corporation
Applicant: Tim Daters, White-Daters and Associates
Address: 32-50 Tournay Circlet
Description: Lots 15-23, Block 82, Chenal Valley 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: Undeveloped
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 32-50 Tournay Circle is currently undeveloped and tree
covered. The property is comprised of nine (9) platted single family lots. The
property slopes generally downward from south to north, and front to back (west to
east). The single family lots back up to the Joe T. Robinson school campus. The
westernmost school building is located approximately 70 feet back from the rear lot
lines of the single family lots. Drives, parking and loading areas are located on the
west end of the school building.
The applicant is proposing to construct an 8.5 foot high wood fence, with 9.5 foot
columns, along the rear (east) property line of the nine (9) single family lots, as
noted on the attached site plan. The applicant notes.that the fences are needed to
provide screening of the school building to the east.
Section 36-516(e)(1) of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet for fences in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the applicant is
requesting a variance to allow the taller fence construction. The applicant notes
APRIL 26, 2010
ITEM: NO.: 8
that a six (6) foot high fence would not adequately screen the single family lots
from the school property due to the downward slope from front to back of the
residential lots.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. Staff agrees with the applicant that a taller fence is needed to provide
additional screening of the school facilities, which are in relatively close proximity
to the rear property lines of the single family lots. Due to the slope of the property,
the new single family homes, when constructed, will be at a slightly higher
elevation than the rear property line where the fence will be located. Additionally,
the proposed fence height will not be out of character with other subdivision fences
(in the 8 foot tall range) in this general area. Staff believes the increased fence
height will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence variance, subject to a building
permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (AP RIL 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.