HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9382 Staff AnalysisJANUARY 28, 2019
ITEM NO.: 2
File No.:
Owner/Applicant:
Address:
Description:
Zoned:
Z-9382
Brian W. and Cynthia Alexander
4107 "B" Street
Lot 2, Block 3, Pinehurst Addition
R-3
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
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Public Works Issues:
No Comments.
Staff Analysis:
The R-3 zoned property located at 4107 "B" Street is occupied by a one-story brick
and frame single family residence. The property is located on the south side of "B"
Street, west of N. Elm Street. A small concrete parking pad is located at the
northeast corner of the lot. The rear yard is fenced with six (6) foot high wood
fencing, with an eight (8) foot high wood fence section along the rear (south) property
line. A 20 foot wide alley right-of-way is located along the south property boundary
of this lot.
The applicants propose to replace the existing eight (8) foot high wood fence section
along the rear (south) property line, with a new eight (8) foot wood fence, as noted
on the attached site plan. The proposed eight (8) foot high fence section is proposed
only along the rear (south) property line. The existing eight (8) foot high fence
section has existed for a number of years and is deteriorating and in need of
replacement. The applicants request the eight (8) foot high fence section along the
alley right-of-way for security purposes.
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 a street fronting property line and
building setback line on R-3 zoned property. Fences with a maximum height of six
(6) feet are allowed elsewhere on residential lots. Therefore, the applicant is
JANUARY 28, 2019
ITEM NO.: 2 (CON'T_
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requesting a variance to allow the fence with a height of eight (8) feet along the rear
(south) property line.
Staff is supportive of the requested fence height variance. Staff views the request
as reasonable. The proposed eight (8) foot fence height has become an increasingly
popular fence height in single family neighborhoods. In this specific case, the
property backs up to an alley right-of-way which does not extend entirely through
the block. Additionally, the proposed eight (8) foot fence will not be out of character
with the neighborhood, as other fences with increased height exist throughout the
neighborhood. Staff believes the proposed residential fence with increased height
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
(January 28, 2019)
The applicant was present. There were no objectors present. Staff presented the item
and a recommendation of approval as outlined in the "staff recommendation" above.
There was no further discussion. The item was placed on the consent agenda and
approved as recommended by staff, including all staff comments and conditions. The
vote was 3 ayes, 0 noes, 1 recusal (Lindsey -Polk) and 1 open position.
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