HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9249 Staff AnalysisAUGUST 28, 2017
ITEM NO.: 5
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-9249
Christopher Attig and Jennifer Steele
Michael A. Austin
1922 W. 22nd Street
Northeast corner of W. 22nd Street and Summit Avenue
R-4
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
STAFF REPORT
A. Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
B. Staff Analysis:
The R-4 zoned property located at 1922 W. 22nd Street is occupied by a two-story
frame single family residence. The property is located at the northeast corner of W.
22nd Street and Summit Avenue. A two-story frame accessory building is located at
the northeast corner of the property. A one -car wide driveway from Summit Avenue
leads to the accessory structure.
The applicant recently constructed a six (6) foot high wood fence enclosing the rear
yard area and a portion of the west side yard area, as noted on the attached site
plan. The six (6) foot high wood fence extends from the west wall of the residence
and runs along the west side property line and ties into the accessory structure at
the northeast corner of the lot. The six (6) foot high fence also runs along the east
side property line and ties into the northeast corner of the residence. A three (3) foot
high metal fence is located along the remainder of the east side property line.
AUGUST 28, 2017
ITEM NO.: 5 (CON'T.) Z-9249
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. Six (6) foot high fences are allowed elsewhere on residential lots.
Therefore, the applicant is requesting a variance to allow that portion of the six (6)
foot high wood fence located between the 6.6 foot side building setback line and the
west (street side) property line.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed fence will not be out of character with other fences on
corner lots within this neighborhood. The residence immediately to the north, which
faces W. 21st Street, has a six (6) foot high wood fence enclosing the rear yard area.
This fence is located along the same Summit Avenue side property line as the
subject fence. Staff believes the proposed fence will have no adverse impact on the
adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendatio
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance, as filed.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT (August 28, 2017)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outline in the "staff recommendation" above. There
was no further discussion. The item was placed on the Consent Agenda and approved
as recommended by a vote of 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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