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File #: 18-5260   
Type: Zoning Case
In control: Board of Adjustment
On agenda: 9/17/2018
Posting Language: A-18-171: A request by Robert and Carmen Puente for a special exception to allow an 8’ tall solid screen fence in the front yard, located at 8138 Donore Place. Staff recommends Approval. (Council District 8)
Attachments: 1. A-18-171 Attachments
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Case Number:
A-18-171
Applicant:
Robert and Carmen Puente
Owner:
Robert and Carmen Puente
Council District:|1010|Location:
8138 Donore Place
Legal Description:
Lot NW 280 feet of Lot 18, NCB 11623
Zoning:
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Case Manager:
Debora Gonzalez, Senior Planner
Request
A request for a special exception, as described in Section 35-514, to allow an 8' tall solid screen fence in the front yard.

Executive Summary
The subject property is situated at the intersection of Tupelo Lane and Donore Place, approximately 1,800' northeast of Fredericksburg Road. The applicant is seeking a special exception to allow a fence to be as tall as 8' in the front yard. During field visits, staff noted that the subject property has an incremental elevation increase from the street level up to the house. Neighboring properties with approximately 6' solid screen fencing also have incremental elevation from the street level.

Existing Zoning

Existing Use
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling


Surrounding Zoning/Land Use

Orientation

Existing Zoning District(s)
Existing Use
North
"R-5 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District
Apartments, Single-Family Dwelling
South
"R-6 PUD AHOD" Residential Single-Family Planned Unit Development Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
East
"R-6 PUD AHOD" Residential Single-Family Planned Unit Development Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling
West
"R-6 PUD AHOD" Residential Single-Family Planned Unit Development Airport Hazard Overlay District
Single-Family Dwelling

Comprehensive Plan Consistency/Neighborhood Association
The subject property is within the boundaries of the North Sector Plan and is currently designated Suburban Tier in the future land use component of the plan. The subject property is not located within the boundaries of a Neighborhood Association.
Criteria for Review
Acco...

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