HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9024 Staff AnalysisAPRIL 27, 2015
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Variance Requested:
Justification:
Present Use of Property:
Proposed Use of Property:
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments
B. Staff Analysis:
Z-9024
Doris Smith
923 Rice Street
Northeast corner of Rice Street and W. 10th Street
R-3
A variance is requested from the fence provisions of Section 36-
516 to allow a fence which exceeds the maximum height allowed.
The applicant's justification is presented in an attached letter.
Single Family Residential
Single Family Residential
The R-3 zoned property located at 923 Rice Street is occupied by a one-story
frame single family residence. The property is located at the northeast corner of
Rice Street and W. 10th Street. Two (2) small metal storage buildings are located
within the rear yard area, along the north side property line.
The applicant recently constructed a six (6) foot high wood fence to enclose the
rear yard area and a portion of the street side yard area, as noted on the attached
site plan. The fence extends from both back corners of the house and runs along
the north and south side property lines and along the rear (east) property line. A
portion of the fence is located between the five (5) foot side building setback line
and the south, street side, property line.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of four (4) feet for fences located between building setback lines and street
rights -of -way and a maximum height of six (6) feet for fences located elsewhere on
a residential lot. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a fence height variance to
allow the six (6) foot high wood fence to be located between the 5 foot side
building setback and the W. 10th Street right-of-way.
APRIL 27, 2015
ITEM NO.: 3 (CON'T
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. Only approximately 34 linear feet of the new fence is located
between the side building setback line and the W. 10t" Street right-of-way. The
rest of the fencing complies with ordinance requirements. The southwest corner of
the overall fence is located 60 feet back from the southwest corner of the lot/Rice
Street and W. 10t" Street intersection. Therefore, the new fence creates no
sight/distance issues. Additionally, the taller fence along the W. 10t" Street right-
of-way will help reduce the amount of excess noise and light for the rear yard area.
Staff believes the proposed fence with increased height along the street side
property line 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, subject to a
building permit being obtained for the fence construction.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
(April 27, 2015)
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 4 ayes, 0 nays and 1 absent. The application was approved.