HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8847 Staff AnalysisMARCH 25, 2013
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-8847
Brian and Amy Eble
32 Bella Rosa Court
Lots 14 and 15, Bella Rosa Addition
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 Residence Under Construction
Proposed Use of Property: Single Family Residential
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comment.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 32 Bella Rosa Court is occupied by a two-story rock
and brick single family residence which is under construction. The property is
located at the northwest corner of Bella Rosa Court, a loop street. The house is
situated on two (2) platted lots. There is a two -car wide driveway from Bella Rosa
Court at the south end of the property. A circular driveway is located on the east
side of the residence.
The applicant is proposing to enclose a portion of the yard area with eight (8) foot
high fencing, as noted on the attached site plan. Eight (8) foot high wrought iron
fencing is proposed on the south and east sides of the residence, along the street
frontages. Eight (8) foot high wood fencing is proposed along the west (rear)
property line. An existing eight (8) foot wood fence is located along the north side
property line.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet in residential zoning, unless the fence meets the minimum
required building setbacks. In that case, a fence can be built to the height allowed
for buildings (35 feet). Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance for the
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fence sections along the north and west property lines and within eight (8) feet of
the north and west property lines.
Staff supports the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request as
reasonable. The proposed eight (8) foot high fencing will not be out of character
with this genera! area. There are other fences of similar height w,th,n this
subdivision and surrounding residential areas. Only slightly over half of the overall
proposed fencing requires a height variance. Staff believes the proposed eight (8)
foot high fencing will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or general
area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, subject to a
building permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: (March 25, 2013)
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.