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File #: 15-4110   
Type: Staff Briefing - Without Ordinance
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 7/20/2015
Posting Language: A-15-117: A request by Felipe Morin for a one foot variance from the four foot maximum fence height in the front yard to allow a five foot fence, located at 410 Rosa Verde. (Council District 5)
Attachments: 1. Exhibits
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Case Number:
A-15-117
Applicant:
Felipe Morin
Owner:
Felipe and Maria R. Morin
Council District:|1313|Location:
410 Rosa Verde
Legal Description:
Lot 26, Block 6, NCB 277
Zoning:
"MF-33 AHOD" Multi-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Kristin Flores, Planner

Request
A request for a one foot variance from the four foot front yard, predominately open fence height, as described in Section 35-514 (d), to allow a five foot tall fence in the front yard of the property.
Executive Summary
The subject property is located at 410 Rosa Verde approximately 115 feet west of South Leona Street. The applicant constructed a five foot tall fence in the front yard of the property. The fence was constructed to protect the family and their property as, per the applicant; several homes within this community have been broken into. Staff found several other homes within the community with similar front yard fences.
Subject Property Zoning/Land Use

Existing Zoning

Existing Use
"MF-33 AHOD" Multi-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling

Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"MF-33 AHOD" Multi-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
South
"MF-33 AHOD" Multi-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
East
"MF-33 AHOD" Multi-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
West
"MF-33 AHOD" Multi-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling

Comprehensive Plan Consistency/Neighborhood Association
The property is within the boundaries of the Downtown Neighborhood Plan and designated Mixed Use in the future land use component of the plan. The subject property is not located within the boundaries of any registered neighborhood association.
Criteria for Review
According to Section 35-482(e) of the UDC, in order for a variance to be granted, the applicant must demonstrate all of the following:
1. The variance is not contr...

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