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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8721 Staff AnalysisNOVEMBER 28, 2011 ITEM NO.: File No.: Z-8721 Owner: Peartree, LLC (Katharine Adams) Applicant: Jack Hartsell Address: 52 Edgehill Road Description: Lot 46, Edgehill Addition Zoned: R-2 Variance Requested: A variance is requested from the fence/wall provisions of Section 36-516 to allow construction of a masonry wall which exceeds the maximum height allowed. A variance is also requested from the area provisions of Section 36-156 to allow a pool with a reduced street side setback. 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: Public Works approves the proposed wall location, with the exception of the 42 inch section along the Cantrell Road frontage, because of sight distance issues. The 42-inch wall section needs to be located 10 feet in from the back of curb of Cantrell Road and along a portion of the radius at the west end of the property, tying into the southwest corner pin along Edgehill Road. Please contact Bill Henry at 371-1816 for details. B. Staff Analysis: The R-2 zoned property at 52 Edgehill Road is occupied by a one-story stucco single family residence. The property is located at the southeast corner of Edgehill Road and Cantrell Road. A circular driveway from Edgehill Road serves as access to the property. The drive extends along the east side of the house. The property slopes downward from east to west. The property is located six (6) to eight (8) feet above the grade of Cantrell Road. An eight (8) foot high wood fence is located along the rear (north) property line (along Cantrell Road) and ties into the northwest corner of the house. The applicant is proposing to remove the wood fence and construct a rock wall along the north, east and west property lines, as noted on the attached site plan. NOVEMBER 28, 2011 ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T. The wall will have a height of eight (8) feet along the north property line where the existing fence exists. From that point to the west the wall will be 42 inches in height. A six (6) foot high wall is proposed along the east side property line, with a 42 inch section between the front platted building line and the southeast corner of the property. The proposed eight (8) foot high wall will tie into the northwest corner of the house, as does the existing wood fence. The applicant is also proposing a 14 foot by 32 foot pool to be constructed in the rear yard area, also noted on the attached site plan. The pool will be located 10 feet to 20 feet back from the rear (north) property line. Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allow a maximum fence/wall height of six (6) feet for interior fences/walls in residential zones, and four (4) feet for fences/walls located between street rights -of -way and building setback lines. Section 36-156(a)(2)c. requires a minimum setback of 60 feet for accessory structures along street side property lines. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances from these ordinance requirements to allow the eight (8) foot high wall along the north property line, and the eight (8) and six (6) foot wall sections located within the north 25 feet of the lot. The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow a reduced rear street side setback for the proposed pool. Staff is supportive of the requested variances, subject to the applicant revising the proposed location of the 42-inch wall section to conform with the Public Works requirement. The property is located several feet above the grade of Cantrell Road which has a high volume of traffic. The proposed wall will aid in reducing the noise level from Cantrell Road. The proposed wall height will not be out of character with other residential walls the Board has allowed in years past along Cantrell Road to reduce road noise level for the residences. Staff will attempt to meet with the applicant prior to the public hearing to work out the Public Works issues. With respect to the setback variance for the proposed pool, the pool will be located within the rear yard area which backs up to Cantrell Road. It will be an in - ground structure with little to no visibility from adjacent properties. It will not be out of character with other accessory structures in this neighborhood. Staff believes the proposed fence (if revised to Public Works standards) and pool will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area. C. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the requested wall height and setback variances, subject to compliance with the Public Works requirements as noted in paragraph A. of the staff report. NOVEMBER 28, 2011 ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (November 28, 2011) The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the application with a recommendation of approval, with conditions. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved, as recommended by staff, with a vote of 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent.