HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9060 Staff AnalysisJULY 27, 2015
ITEM NO.: 11
File No.: Z-9060
Owner: Adcock Family Revocable Trust
Applicant: Joan Adcock
Address: 6808 Mabelvale Pike
Description: West side of Mabelvale Pike, north of Grace Road
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 allowed height.
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:
No Comments,
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-2 zoned property at 6808 Mabelvale Pike is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located on the west side of
Mabelvale Pike, south of W. 65t" Street. A gravel driveway is located at the
northeast corner of the property. The driveway extends along the north side of
the residence. A second drive is located at the southeast corner of the lot,
extending along the south side of the house.
The applicant proposes to construct a new five (5) foot high wrought iron fence
within the front yard area, along a portion of the front property line, as noted on
the attached site plan. Both driveways will be gated. One of the gates will be
electric, with the second gate operating manually. The proposed fence will tie
into existing chain -link fences on the properties to the north and south.
Section 36-516(e)(1)a. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum fence
height of four (4) feet for fences located within front yard areas (front 25 feet) of
R-2 zoned lots. A maximum fence height of six (6) feet is allowed behind the 25
foot front setback. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow the
JULY 27, 2015
ITEM NO.. 11 (CON'T.)
five (5) foot high wrought iron fence with gates to be located within the front yard
area of the property.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the
request as reasonable. The applicant is requesting the new fence primarily for
security purposes. The property is located along a rather busy street with non-
residential zoning across the street to the east. Large commercial zoned lots (C-
4) are located across Mabelvale Pike to the east. Some of these lots contain
automotive related uses. The proposed fence should help eliminate unwanted
foot and vehicular traffic to the site. Staff believes the proposed five (5) foot high
fence 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 (July 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.
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