HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9250 Staff AnalysisAUGUST 28, 2017
ITEM NO.: 6
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-9250
Jake and Julie Fiser
5111 "R" Street
South side of "R" Street, west of Kavanaugh Blvd.
R-2
Variance Requested: Variances are requested from the area provisions of Section
36-156 and the fence provisions of Section 36-516 to allow an
accessory structure with increased rear yard coverage and 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-2 zoned property located at 5111 "R" Street is occupied by a one-story frame
single family residence. The property is located on the south side of "R" Street, west
of Kavanaugh Blvd. A 20 foot wide alley runs along the east side and rear (south)
property lines. The rear yard is currently fenced.
The applicant proposes to construct a 20 foot by 21 foot garage structure at the
southeast corner of the property, within the rear yard area, as noted on the attached
site plan. The proposed garage will be one (1) story in height. It will be set back
three (3) feet from the east side property line and zero (0) feet from the rear (south)
property line. The proposed garage will occupy 33.5 percent of the required rear
yard area (rear 25 feet of the site). The applicant is also proposing to construct an
eight (8) foot high wood fence to enclose the rear yard area, also noted on the
attached site plan.
Section 36-156(a)(2)c. of the City's Zoning Ordinance allows a maximum rear yard
coverage of 30 percent for accessory buildings in R-2 zoning. Section 36-
516(e)(1)a. allows a maximum fence height of six (6) feet for the rear yard area of
the subject property. Therefore, the applicant is requesting variances to allow the
accessory garage structure with a 33.5 percent rear yard coverage and an eight (8)
foot high fence to enclose the rear yard area.
AUGUST 28, 2017
ITEM NO.: 6 (CON'T.) Z-9250
Staff is supportive of the requested coverage and fence height variances. Staff
views the request as reasonable. The requested rear yard coverage variance for
the proposed garage is a very minor variance, being only 3.5 percent over the
allowed 30 percent rear yard coverage. The proposed garage will not be out of
character with the neighborhood, as there are a number of other similar size
structures in the area. With respect to the fence height variance, eight (8) foot high
fencing has increasingly become a popular fence height in single family areas. Eight
(8) foot high fences provide an increased level of screening and privacy over the
typical six (6) foot fence height. Staff believes the requested increased coverage for
the proposed garage and height for the proposed fence will have no adverse impact
on the adjacent properties or the general area.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested coverage and fence height variances,
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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