HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ-9474 Staff AnalysisDECEMBER 9, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3
File No.:
Owner:
Applicant:
Address:
Description-
Zoned:
Z-9474
Latrice Goodgame Special Needs Trust
Chris Ford, First Security Bank
5 Westchester Cove
Lot 34, Westchester Subdivision, Phase III
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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
0
Public Works Issues:
No Comments
Staff Anal sis:
At some point, prior to the current property owner acquiring the property in 2011, the
rear yard of the single family residential property at 5 Westchester Cove was
enclosed with an eight (8) foot tall wood privacy fence.
Section 36-516 of the zoning ordinance limits the height of fences in residential
zones to six (6) feet. No variance was approved for the increased fence height.
By 2016, the fence had become old and dilapidated. The applicant paid to have
new, replacement fencing installed in October 2016. The new fence was
constructed to the same dimensions and in the same location as the previous fence.
However, the contractor failed to obtain a permit for the new fence and no variance
was given to allow the eight (8) foot tall fence. The issue came to the City's attention
in mid 2019 and the applicant was advised to seek a variance.
Staff is supportive of the requested variance. In addition to the justification
presented by the applicant, eight (8) feet tall rear yard fences are becoming
DECEMBER 9, 2019
ITEM NO.: 3 CON'T. Z-9474
somewhat more common. It is not a request that is unusual. Apparently, an eight
(8) foot tall fence existed on the site for a number of years; enough so that the fence
had become old and dilapidated. Allowing the new fence, of the same height and in
the same location, appears to staff to be a reasonable request.
C. Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the requested fence height variance subject to
compliance with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with Public Works comment in paragraph A.
2. A building permit must be obtained for the fence.
Board of Adjustment
(December 9, 2019)
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 and approved, as recommended by staff.
The vote was 5 ayes, 0 noes and 0 absent.
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