HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-8929 Staff AnalysisMARCH 31, 2014
ITEM NO_: 5
File No.: Z-8929
Owner: Jason Smith
Applicant: Jordan Parker
Address: 3 Cantrell Road
Description: Lot 7, Pine View 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
0
Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property located at 3 Cantrell Road is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located on the south side of
Cantrell Road, just west of Edgehill Road. A circular driveway from Cantrell Road
serves as access to the property. The eastern leg of the driveway extends into the
rear yard area to a carport.
The applicant is proposing to construct an in -ground swimming pool near the
southwest corner of the lot, as noted on the attached site plan. As a component of
the pool construction, an eight (8) foot high wood and stone fence is proposed
along a portion of the west side property line. Beginning at the southwest corner of
the lot, the fence will run approximately 120 feet along the west side property line
to a point over 70 feet back from the front property line. The proposed fence will
have an 18 inch high stone knee wall and stone columns, with wood fence boards.
Sections 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of six (6) feet in R-2 zoning. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a
variance to allow the eight (8) foot high section of fencing along the west side
property line.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed eight (8) foot high fence will not be out of character
MARCH 31, 2014
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.)
with other fences and decorative walls in this neighborhood. In 2004, the Board
approved a fence height variance for the residence immediately to the west. More
recently, a variance was approved to allow taller decorative screening walls for the
property two (2) doors to the east, at the southeast corner of Cantrell Road and
Edgehill Road. Staff believes the proposed section of eight (8) foot high fencing
will have no adverse impact on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(March 31, 2014)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the
application with a recommendation of approval. There was no further discussion.
The item was placed on the Consent Agenda for approval as recommended by staff.
The vote was 5 ayes, 0 nays and 0 absent. The application was approved.